CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2019 and 2021 Crestline CCL150 Type III E-Series and 2019-2020 Crestline CCL150 Type I F-Series and CCL150 Type III G-Series ambulances. Two of the eight fastening points of the seat belt system installed in the ambulance patient compartment side-facing CPR seating position on the street-side of the vehicle may be defective. Two of the threaded inserts used for the rearward retractor and shoulder belt D-ring are installed too close to a mounting flange resulting in improper crimping of the threaded insert.
- Risk
- The improper crimping may result in partial or complete loss of effectiveness of the seat belt harness, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant in that seated position, in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Braun will notify owners and dealers will inspect both seat belt anchor points and if no defect exists, no further action will be required. If the inspection shows the defect exists on one or both seat belt anchor points, your dealer will replace the defective insert(s) with nut plate(s) during the inspection, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances customer service at 1-877-344-9990.
- 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
Two of the eight seat belt fastening points at the side-facing CPR seat on the street side of these ambulances may have threaded inserts that were installed too close to a mounting flange. This can cause improper crimping of the insert, which may partly or fully reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt harness.
If the seat belt harness loses effectiveness in a crash, the occupant seated in that position faces a higher risk of injury.
The repair is free. An authorized dealer will inspect both seat belt anchor points. If no defect is found, no further action is needed. If the defect is present on one or both anchor points, the dealer will replace the defective insert(s) with nut plate(s) at no charge. Owners can also contact Braun Ambulances customer service at 1-877-344-9990, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Crestline Coach CCL150 Type I | 20192020 |
|---|---|
| Crestline Coach CCL150 Type III | 201920202021 |