2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

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Owner Complaints

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Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

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Service Bulletins

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Investigations

Overview of the 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I

The 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION.

Recalls for the 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I, potentially affecting up to 659 vehicles.

Recall 23V331000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 35 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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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Recall 20V647000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

| 156 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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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Recall 20V647000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

| 156 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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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Recall 20V647000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

| 156 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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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Recall 20V647000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

| 156 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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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Owner Complaints for the 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I.

Safety Rating for the 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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