Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I, Chief XL Type III, Express Plus Type I, Express Type III and 3 more (2018-2020): Back over prevention
Recall 20V647000 · Oct 21, 2020 · Braun Ambulances
156
vehicles affected
156
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V647000
- Date
- Oct 21, 2020
- Maker
- Braun Ambulances
- Units affected
- 156
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Back over prevention > Display function; Electrical system > Instrument cluster/panel
- Model years
- 2018-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2019 Chief XL Type I and 2019-2020 Chief XL Type III, 2018-2020 Express Plus Type I and 2019 Express Type III, Liberty Type I, Raider Type I and Super Chief ambulances. The lighting and HVAC display may lock up affecting functions like the back up camera, emergency warning lights, or patient care devices depending on the application.
What can happen
The vehicle operator may not be able to read the LCD screen or use the buttons or both. If the LCD display appears blank, emergency personnel may not have immediate access to the functions and controls operated by the LCD screen which could delay emergency operations, increasing the risk of injury to a patient or increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Braun will notify owners and dealers will remove the defective Vista IV and replace with a new Vista IV, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Braun Ambulance customer service at 1-877-344-9990.
Vehicles covered
7 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Braun Ambulances | Chief XL Type I | 2019 |
| Braun Ambulances | Chief XL Type III | 2019-2020 |
| Braun Ambulances | Express Plus Type I | 2018-2020 |
| Braun Ambulances | Express Type III | 2019 |
| Braun Ambulances | Liberty Type I | 2019 |
| Braun Ambulances | Raider Type I | 2019 |
| Braun Ambulances | Super Chief | 2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V647000?
7 models: Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I (2019), Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type III (2019-2020), Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I (2018-2020) and 4 more, about 156 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V647000?
Braun will notify owners and dealers will remove the defective Vista IV and replace with a new Vista IV, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Braun Ambulance customer service at 1-877-344-9990.
What can happen?
The vehicle operator may not be able to read the LCD screen or use the buttons or both. If the LCD display appears blank, emergency personnel may not have immediate access to the functions and controls operated by the LCD screen which could delay emergency operations, increasing the risk of injury to a patient or.
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.