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- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Problem
- Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2022 Demers MXP153E ambulances. The rear battery compartment may be missing the ventilation hole.
- Risk
- A lack of ventilation may cause the battery to over charge and emit battery vapor, increasing the risk of an injury and/or fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their ambulances until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will drill a hole and install a filter in the rear battery compartment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2023. Owners may contact Braun's 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
The rear battery compartment may lack a ventilation hole. Without proper airflow, the battery can overcharge and release battery vapor, which raises the risk of injury or fire.
Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the remedy is complete. An authorized dealer will drill a ventilation hole and install a filter in the rear battery compartment at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2023.
If you have questions, contact Braun Ambulances customer service at 1-877-344-9990. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Demers MXP153E | 2022 |
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