Braun Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2022
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 4 safety recalls made by Braun Industries, Inc. in 2022. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 11, 2022
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Missing Ventilation Hole in Battery Compartment
Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2022 Demers MXP153E ambulances. The rear battery compartment may be missing the ventilation hole.
NHTSA ID: 22V915000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 11
Consequence Summary:
A lack of ventilation may cause the battery to over charge and emit battery vapor, increasing the risk of an injury and/or fire.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised not to drive their ambulances until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will drill a hole and install a filter in the rear battery compartment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2023. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-877-344-9990.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 100
December 9, 2022
(Campaign #: 2022-02)
Condenser Fan Malfunction in HVAC System
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.
NHTSA ID: 22V911000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 1,321
Consequence Summary:
HVAC system failure from overheating can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 39.52
September 30, 2022
(Campaign #: 22-001)
Rear Door Striker Bolt May Dislodge
Braun Ambulance (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Chief XL, Express, Express Plus, Liberty, Super Chief, TLC, and Signature Series ambulances. The rear door top striker bolts may become loose and dislodge while the vehicle is in motion.
NHTSA ID: 22V751000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 1,240
Consequence Summary:
Dislodged striker bolts can cause the rear door latch to fail, allowing the door to open during a crash, and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the striker bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 17, 2022. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun's number for this recall is 22-001.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 63.15
May 24, 2022
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Loss Of Vehicle Lighting
Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2021 Chief XL Type I, 2020 TLC, and Express Plus ambulances. An additional resistor was incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting to fail.
NHTSA ID: 22V370000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 4
Consequence Summary:
Inoperable vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Braun Ambulances will replace the modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances' customer service at 1-877-344-9990.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100