BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS 2018: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V911000

Make Model Year
BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-12-15 2022-12-09 2022-12-09

Manufacturers Involved: Braun Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2022-02

Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1321

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Braun Ambulances "Braun" is recalling certain 2014-2022 Chief XL, Express, Express Plus, Liberty, Patriot, Signature, Super Chief, and TLC vehicles. Excessive voltage may damage the condenser fan relay, resulting in failure and overheating of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning "HVAC" system.

Consequence

HVAC system failure from overheating can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the relay and install a diode, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun's number for this recall is 2022-02.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.