Recall 20V647000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION Defect in 2018-2020 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I
RECALL This recall affects up to 156 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V647000 |
| Manufacturer | Braun Ambulances |
| Vehicles Affected | 156 |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2018 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I, 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES LIBERTY TYPE I, 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS TYPE III, 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I, 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE III, 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I, 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES RAIDER TYPE I, 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES SUPER CHIEF, 2020 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I, 2020 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE III
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Defect Description
Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2019 Chief XL Type I and 2019-2020 Chief XL Type III, 2018-2020 Express Plus Type I and 2019 Express Type III, Liberty Type I, Raider Type I and Super Chief ambulances. The lighting and HVAC display may lock up affecting functions like the back up camera, emergency warning lights, or patient care devices depending on the application.
Safety Consequence
The vehicle operator may not be able to read the LCD screen or use the buttons or both. If the LCD display appears blank, emergency personnel may not have immediate access to the functions and controls operated by the LCD screen which could delay emergency operations, increasing the risk of injury to a patient or increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Braun will notify owners and dealers will remove the defective Vista IV and replace with a new Vista IV, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Braun Ambulance customer service at 1-877-344-9990.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V914000 | 2025 BRAUN AMBULANCES LIBERTY TYPE I | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 162 | |
| 25V677000 | 2025 BRAUN AMBULANCES LIBERTY TYPE I | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 413 | |
| 24V307000 | 2024 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 29 | |
| 24V082000 | 2023 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE III | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE | 32 | |
| 24V063000 | 2021 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 628 | |
| 23V331000 | 2022 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 35 | |
| 22V911000 | 2020 BRAUN AMBULANCES PATRIOT | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1,321 | |
| 22V751000 | 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES SUPER CHIEF | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1,240 | |
| 22V370000 | 2020 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | |
| 20V316000 | 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 10 |