2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electronic display malfunctions affecting vehicle operation and safety features.
There are five recalls affecting this vehicle covering systems such as the service brakes, electrical system, and back over prevention displays. These recalls address defects that could impair critical functions and increase safety risks.
Recalls- Rear brake lines. NHTSA recall 23V331000 affects 35 vehicles. The Liquid Spring suspension may cause excessive wear on the right rear brake line, leading to rear brake loss and increased crash risk. Dealers will replace and reroute the brake lines at no cost. Owner notifications were sent in May 2023.
- Display system lockup. NHTSA recall 20V647000 affects 156 vehicles. The HVAC and lighting display may lock up, disabling access to functions like the backup camera and emergency lights. This can delay emergency response and increase injury or crash risks. Dealers will replace the defective Vista IV display free of charge. Notifications began in December 2020.
- Instrument cluster malfunction. Included in recall 20V647000, the instrument panel display can become blank or unresponsive, affecting emergency and operational controls. The defective display will be replaced by dealers at no charge to the owner. Notifications started December 2020.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved defects, or outstanding recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a qualified attorney could help assess potential remedies in such cases.
2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I Summary
2019
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
191
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS 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 EXPRESS PLUS 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.