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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; SEATS
- Problem
- 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 of a crash.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 wheelchair-accessible conversion vehicles may have a front seat position sensor that can come loose when the driver or front passenger seat is moved to its farthest rearward position. If the sensor is dislodged, the air bag control unit may not accurately calculate the force needed to deploy the frontal air bag in a crash.
If the front air bag does not deploy with the proper force, occupants face an increased risk of injury in a crash. The recall covers the affected vehicles, and the manufacturer, Braun Corporation, has been notifying owners.
The repair is free. Dealers will modify the seat base pedestals to provide the clearance the seat position sensor needs. Owners can contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Braun Braunability MXV | 2016 |
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