2020 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I Complaints and Recall Information
The 2020 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report defects related to electrical components and brake systems as noted in recalls. No independent owner complaints were submitted.
There are six recalls affecting various systems on this ambulance. These include electrical wiring issues, brake line wear, and display malfunctions that impact critical emergency functions.
Recalls- Electrical system wiring. Recall 24V063000 affects 628 vehicles from 2020-2023. A short circuit or wiring failure may cause firmware in Weldon nodes to fail at shutting off output pins, which overloads circuits and increases fire risk. Weldon will update the firmware at no cost. Owners were notified in February 2024.
- Rear brake lines. Recall 23V331000 involves 35 ambulances built 2019-2023. The Liquid Spring suspension may contact the right rear brake line causing excessive wear and potential rear brake loss, increasing crash risk. Dealers will reroute and replace affected brake lines free of charge. Notifications were sent in May 2023.
- Lighting and HVAC display lockup. Recalls 20V647000 cover 156 ambulances from 2018-2020. The Vista IV display may freeze affecting backup camera, emergency lights, or patient care device controls. Operators might lose immediate access to critical functions, risking delays in emergency response. Braun will replace defective Vista IV displays at no cost. Recall began December 2020.
- Instrument cluster malfunction. Also under recall 20V647000 and affecting the same 156 vehicles, the instrument cluster shares the same defect of LCD screen lockup and blanking, impairing operation like the HVAC and emergency light controls. The remedy is the same replacement of the Vista IV display module free of charge.
Owners with repeated repairs related to these recalls or unresolved safety defects may have remedies under state lemon laws. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could provide guidance on potential claims.
2020 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I Summary
2020
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
819
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2020 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I
628 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chief XL I, Express Plus I, Chief XL III, Liberty I, Super Chief I, Signature Series III, Signature Series I, and 2020-2024 Express III emergency vehicles equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Risk: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
2020 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.
2020 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.