CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES:WIRING
- Problem
- Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2021 Chief XL Type I, 2020 TLC, and Express Plus ambulances. An additional resistor was incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting to fail.
- Risk
- Inoperable vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Braun Ambulances will replace the modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 20, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A wiring module in certain Braun ambulances may have an extra resistor installed incorrectly on its circuit board. This can disrupt communication on the vehicle's CAN network and cause the vehicle's lighting to fail.
When lighting stops working, the vehicle is harder for other drivers to see, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be alert to any warning of lighting problems and have the vehicle checked.
Braun Ambulances will replace the affected modules free of charge at no cost to the owner. Owners were notified by mail on June 20, 2022, and can contact Braun Ambulances customer service at 1-877-344-9990. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Braun Chief XL Type I | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Braun TLC | 2020 |
| Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I | 2020 |