DEMERS AMBULANCES EXE 2017: SEAT BELTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V661000

Make Model Year
DEMERS AMBULANCES EXE 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-11-16 2020-10-27 2020-10-28

Manufacturers Involved: Braun Industries, Inc.

Component: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 291

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Braun Ambulances "Braun" is recalling certain 2017-2020 Demers TSE and EXE Ambulances for a problem with the seat belt system installed in the rear medical module of the ambulance at the side-facing bench seating positions. Continued use of affected upper seat belt harness may result in a partial or complete separation from its mounting.

Consequence

Separation of the upper harness may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Braun Ambulances will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the harness mounting bolts with a modified configuration, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2020. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances customer service at 1-877-344-9990.

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.safercar.gov.