Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I, Liberty Type I (2019): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 20V316000 · May 29, 2020 · Braun Ambulances
10
vehicles affected
10
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V316000
- Date
- May 29, 2020
- Maker
- Braun Ambulances
- Units affected
- 10
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; Service brakes, hydraulic; Suspension > Rear
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2019 Chief XL Type I and Liberty ambulances built on Ram 4500 or 5500 chassis equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.), part numbers DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF, DS135RS3-DM. The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes. The affected system component is the rear brake caliper flexible line which may be causing brake caliper to wear due to contact suspension components.
What can happen
A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Braun will notify owners and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper flexible lines and hardware, free of charge. The recall began July 21, 2020. Owners may contact Braun at 1-877-344-9990.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Braun Ambulances | Chief XL Type I | 2019 |
| Braun Ambulances | Liberty Type I | 2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V316000?
2 models: Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I (2019), Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I (2019), about 10 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V316000?
Braun will notify owners and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper flexible lines and hardware, free of charge. The recall began July 21, 2020. Owners may contact Braun at 1-877-344-9990.
What can happen?
A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.