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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chief XL I, Express Plus I, Chief XL III, Liberty I, Super Chief I, Signature Series III, Signature Series I, and 2020-2024 Express III emergency vehicles equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
- Risk
- Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359. Braun's number for this recall is 2024-01.
- 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
Certain emergency vehicles have an electrical control module (an Input-Output node made by Weldon) whose firmware may fail to shut off an output when a short circuit or wiring failure occurs. The result can be overloaded electrical circuits.
Overloaded circuits can overheat, which increases the risk of a vehicle fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and not ignore notices about it.
The repair is free: Weldon will update the firmware at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2024. For help, contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359, referencing Braun recall number 2024-01. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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