BRAUN AMBULANCES LIBERTY 2022: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V751000

Make Model Year
BRAUN AMBULANCES LIBERTY 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-10-17 2022-09-30 2022-10-07

Manufacturers Involved: Braun Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22-001

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1240

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 206

Summary

Braun Ambulance "Braun" is recalling certain 2018-2022 Chief XL, Express, Express Plus, Liberty, Super Chief, TLC, and Signature Series ambulances. The rear door top striker bolts may become loose and dislodge while the vehicle is in motion.

Consequence

Dislodged striker bolts can cause the rear door latch to fail, allowing the door to open during a crash, and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the striker bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 17, 2022. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun's number for this recall is 22-001.

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.