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Demers Ambulances Type I (MXP150E) Recall 20V323: Rear brake line can wear and leak, causing brake loss

NHTSA campaign 20V323, reported June 4, 2020, 31 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The rear brake caliper flexible line on certain ambulances may be routed so it contacts a suspension component. Over time this contact can wear the line, which may cause brake fluid to leak. A leak can lead to partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

The affected vehicles are 2019 and 2020 Demers Type I ambulances built on Ram 4500 and 5500 chassis with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.). Owners can contact Demers customer service at 1-800-363-7591 for more information.

The repair is free. Braun will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the rear brake caliper flexible lines and hardware at no charge. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and have the repair done as soon as possible.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V323Braun Ambulances
Component
SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SUSPENSION:REAR
Problem
Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Demers MXP170E Type I and MXP150E Type I ambulances built on Ram 4500 and 5500 chassis equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.), part numbers DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF and DS135RS3-DM. The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes.
Risk
A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Braun will notify owners and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper flexible lines and hardware, free of charge. The recall began July 21, 2020. Owners may contact Demers customer service at 1-800-363-7591.
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.

Affected vehicles

Demers Ambulances Type I (MXP150E)20192020
Demers Ambulances Type I (MXP170E)20192020