Recall 23V331000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Defect in 2019-2023 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I
RECALL This recall affects up to 35 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 23V331000 |
| Manufacturer | Braun Ambulances |
| Vehicles Affected | 35 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES LIBERTY TYPE I, 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I, 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I, 2020 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I, 2020 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I, 2020 BRAUN AMBULANCES LIBERTY TYPE I, 2021 BRAUN AMBULANCES LIBERTY TYPE I, 2021 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I, 2021 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I, 2022 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I, 2022 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I, 2022 BRAUN AMBULANCES LIBERTY TYPE I, 2023 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I, 2023 BRAUN AMBULANCES LIBERTY TYPE I, 2023 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I
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Defect Description
Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Chief XL Type I, Express Plus Type I, and Liberty Type I ambulances built on Chevrolet medium and heavy-duty chassis. The Liquid Spring suspension systems may come in direct contact with the right rear brake line, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting in the loss of the rear brakes.
Safety Consequence
The loss of rear brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace and reroute the rear brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2023. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-866-305-8402. Braun's number for this recall is 2023-01.
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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 | |
| 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 | |
| 20V647000 | 2020 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 156 | |
| 20V316000 | 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 10 |