2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Since no complaints have been reported, there is no owner feedback available to summarize.
The vehicle has 8 recalls affecting several systems including service brakes, suspension components, and electrical systems. These recalls involve potential brake failures and malfunctions in critical display functions that could impact vehicle operation and safety.
Recalls- Brake lines. Recall 23V331000 affects 35 ambulances. The Liquid Spring suspension may contact the right rear brake line causing wear and potential rear brake loss. The risk is increased crash likelihood. Dealers replace and reroute brake lines free of charge.
- Rear brake caliper line. Recall 20V316000 covers 10 vehicles with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems. The rear brake caliper flexible line may contact suspension components causing wear, brake fluid leaks, and rear brake loss. Repair involves replacement of the lines and hardware at no cost. Notification began July 21, 2020.
- Suspension system. Also part of recall 20V316000, the rear suspension design can cause brake line wear and brake failure risks. Dealers address this during the brake line replacement.
- Display system lockup. Recall 20V647000 affects 156 ambulances with a defective Vista IV display that may lock up. This impacts back-up cameras, emergency lights, and patient care devices. The risk includes delayed emergency operations and increased injury or crash risk. Dealers replace the display units free of charge.
- Instrument cluster malfunction. Included in recall 20V647000, the LCD screen may fail to display or respond. Operators could lose access to critical controls increasing risk during emergency response. The defective units are replaced at no cost to owners.
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2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I Summary
2019
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
201
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I
35 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Risk: The loss of rear brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I
10 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR
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.
Risk: 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.
2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I
156 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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.
Risk: 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.