2016 BRAUN BRAUNABILITY MXV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 BRAUN BRAUNABILITY MXV
The 2016 BRAUN BRAUNABILITY MXV has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, SEATS, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL.
Recalls for the 2016 BRAUN BRAUNABILITY MXV
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2016 BRAUN BRAUNABILITY MXV, potentially affecting up to 872 vehicles.
Recall 19V546000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 256 vehicles affected
Defect: Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ford Explorer BraunAbility MXV wheelchair accessible conversion vehicles. The switch-activated electric solenoid used to release the rear seat base latches from the floor-mounted strikers may unintentionally switch and stay on. In this case, the wires may overheat, causing the wiring insulation to melt, possibly resulting in an electrical short circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Braun has notified owners, and dealers will add timer components to the solenoid circuits, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
View full details →Recall 17V616000 — SEATS
| 308 vehicles affected
Defect: Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain model year 2016 BraunAbility MXV wheelchair accessible conversion vehicles built on Ford Explorer chassis. If the driver or front passenger seat is moved to its most rearward position, the seat position sensor may be dislodged, preventing the air bag control unit from accurately calculating the frontal air bag deployment force needed in the event...
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the frontal air bag does not deploy with the proper force, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Braun will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat base pedestals to provide the necessary clearance for the seat position sensor, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2017. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
View full details →Recall 17V616000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 308 vehicles affected
Defect: Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain model year 2016 BraunAbility MXV wheelchair accessible conversion vehicles built on Ford Explorer chassis. If the driver or front passenger seat is moved to its most rearward position, the seat position sensor may be dislodged, preventing the air bag control unit from accurately calculating the frontal air bag deployment force needed in the event...
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the frontal air bag does not deploy with the proper force, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Braun will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat base pedestals to provide the necessary clearance for the seat position sensor, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2017. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 BRAUN BRAUNABILITY MXV
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BRAUN BRAUNABILITY MXV.
Safety Rating for the 2016 BRAUN BRAUNABILITY MXV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 BRAUN BRAUNABILITY MXV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 BRAUN BRAUNABILITY MXV
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 BRAUN BRAUNABILITY MXV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BRAUN BRAUNABILITY MXV
- 2016 BRAUN BRAUNABILITY MXV (current)
- 2017 BRAUN BRAUNABILITY MXV — 0 complaints
- 2018 BRAUN BRAUNABILITY MXV — 0 complaints
- 2019 BRAUN BRAUNABILITY MXV — 0 complaints
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