CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- Braun Ambulances (Braun Ambulances) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chief XL I, Chief XL III, Express Plus I, Express III, and Liberty I vehicles. 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
- Dealers will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2024. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun Ambulances number for this recall is 24-003.
- 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 2023-2024 Braun Ambulances vehicles may have an electrical defect. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in a control node may fail to shut off the output pin, which can leave electrical circuits overloaded.
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners of affected vehicles should take this recall seriously and have the remedy performed as soon as possible.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will update the vehicle's firmware at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2024. You can also contact Braun Ambulances customer service at 1-877-344-9990, referencing recall number 24-003, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
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