Braun Ambulances Chief XL, Express, Express Plus, Liberty and 4 more (2014-2022): Visibility
Recall 22V911000 · Dec 9, 2022 · Braun Ambulances
1,321
vehicles affected
1,321
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V911000
- Date
- Dec 9, 2022
- Maker
- Braun Ambulances
- Units affected
- 1,321
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
- Model years
- 2014-2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
HVAC system failure from overheating can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
8 models, 72 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Braun Ambulances | Chief XL | 2014-2022 |
| Braun Ambulances | Express | 2014-2022 |
| Braun Ambulances | Express Plus | 2014-2022 |
| Braun Ambulances | Liberty | 2014-2022 |
| Braun Ambulances | Patriot | 2014-2022 |
| Braun Ambulances | Signature Series | 2014-2022 |
| Braun Ambulances | Super Chief | 2014-2022 |
| Braun Ambulances | TLC | 2014-2022 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V911000?
8 models: Braun Ambulances Chief XL (2014-2022), Braun Ambulances Express (2014-2022), Braun Ambulances Express Plus (2014-2022) and 5 more, about 1,321 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V911000?
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.
What can happen?
HVAC system failure from overheating can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.