CarRecallWatch- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
- Problem
- Braun Industries, Inc. (Braun Ambulances) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chief XL Type I, Express Plus Type I, Liberty Type I, RMT US Type I, and Select Chief XL Type I ambulances. The brake pedal switch may have been damaged, preventing the cruise control from disengaging when the brake is depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
- Risk
- Failure to turn off the cruise control may cause unexpected acceleration as the brake is released, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Braun Ambulances will replace the brake switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances' customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun Ambulances number for this recall is 2025-1.
What this recall means for you
The brake pedal switch in certain Braun ambulances may have been damaged. When this happens, the cruise control does not disengage when the brake pedal is pressed, so the vehicle may not respond to braking as expected.
If the cruise control stays engaged, it may cause unexpected acceleration as the brake is released, which increases the risk of a crash. These vehicles also fail to meet federal safety standards for brake systems and accelerator control systems.
Braun Ambulances will replace the brake switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. To schedule the repair or ask questions, contact Braun Ambulances customer service at 1-877-344-9990 and reference recall number 2025-1. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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