CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
- Problem
- Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2014-2022 Chief XL, Express, Express Plus, Liberty, Patriot, Signature, Super Chief, and TLC vehicles. Excessive voltage may damage the condenser fan relay, resulting in failure and overheating of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system.
- Risk
- HVAC system failure from overheating can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the relay and install a diode, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun's number for this recall is 2022-02.
- 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
Excessive voltage can damage the condenser fan relay in the vehicle's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. When the relay fails, the HVAC system can overheat.
Overheating of the HVAC system increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and arrange a repair as soon as possible.
Authorized dealers will replace the relay and install a diode, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2023. For questions, contact Braun Ambulances customer service at 1-877-344-9990, referencing recall number 2022-02. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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