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Demers Ambulances Type I (MXP170E) Recall 21V183: Attendant seat pin may fail, leaving occupant unrestrained in crash

NHTSA campaign 21V183, reported March 17, 2021, 12 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain ambulances with a sliding attendant seat on the passenger side of the patient compartment may have a locking pin assembly that can fail under certain loading conditions. The vehicles also fail to fully comply with federal seating system and seat belt anchorage standards.

If the locking pin fails, the occupant may not be sufficiently restrained during a crash, which increases the risk of injury. Owners should contact Braun Ambulances customer service at 1-877-344-9990 for more information. Braun will notify owners, and dealers will replace the locking pin assembly free of charge.

You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls on the NHTSA website, and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free repair.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V183Braun Ambulances
Component
SEATS; SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Problem
Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2019 and 2021 MX170E Ford E-Series, and 2019-2020 MXP170E Dodge Ram 5500 Demers Ambulance vehicles equipped with a sliding attendant seat on the passenger-side of the ambulance patient compartment. The locking pin assembly in the sliding attendant seat may fail under certain loading conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk
If the locking pin fails, the occupant may not be sufficiently restrained during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Braun will notify owners and dealers will replace the locking pin assembly, free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 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.

Affected vehicles

Demers Ambulances MX170E Ford E-Series20192021
Demers Ambulances Type I (MXP170E)20192020