Braun Ambulances Recall 23V331000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 23V331000 · announced May 9, 2023 · filed by Braun Ambulances · 35 units affected

The problem

Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Chief XL Type I, Express Plus Type I, and Liberty Type I ambulances built on Chevrolet medium and heavy-duty chassis. The Liquid Spring suspension systems may come in direct contact with the right rear brake line, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting in the loss of the rear brakes.

The risk

The loss of rear brake function can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace and reroute the rear brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2023. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-866-305-8402. Braun's number for this recall is 2023-01.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2019 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I
• 2020 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I
• 2021 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I
• 2022 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I
• 2023 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I
• 2019 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I
• 2020 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I
• 2021 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I
• 2022 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I
• 2023 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I
• 2019 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I
• 2020 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I
• 2021 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I
• 2022 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I
• 2023 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.