2019 DEMERS AMBULANCES TYPE I (MXP170E) Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 DEMERS AMBULANCES TYPE I (MXP170E) has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to seat safety and brake system concerns identified through recalls. There are no owner-submitted complaints documented aside from these recall reports.
The vehicle has 5 recalls affecting seat restraint components and the rear brake system along with associated suspension parts. These recalls address potential safety risks during crashes and brake failures.
Recalls- Sliding attendant seat locking pin. NHTSA recall 21V183000 affects 12 vehicles. The locking pin assembly in the sliding attendant seat on the passenger side may fail under load, risking occupant restraint during a crash. Serious injury can occur if the pin fails. Braun will replace the assembly free of charge starting April 2, 2021.
- Rear brake caliper flexible line wear. Recall 20V323000 covers 31 ambulances from 2019-2020 equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.). The rear brake caliper flexible line may contact suspension components causing excessive wear and brake fluid leaks. This could result in total or partial loss of rear braking, increasing crash risk. Braun will replace the lines and hardware at no cost with repairs beginning July 21, 2020.
- Service brakes hydraulic lines. Part of recall 20V323000 which addresses improper routing of rear brake caliper flexible lines. Brake fluid leakage may occur from worn lines, resulting in reduced braking ability. Free replacement of lines and fittings is provided by dealers after owner notification.
- Suspension rear components. Included in recall 20V323000 involving 31 units, the routing of brake lines close to suspension parts may cause wear and brake failures. Braun will perform corrective work at no cost to owners to prevent brake loss and improve safety.
Owners who deal with repeated repairs related to these recalls or unresolved safety defects may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting those laws might be advisable for cases involving ongoing safety issues.
2019 DEMERS AMBULANCES TYPE I (MXP170E) Summary
2019
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
43
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 DEMERS AMBULANCES TYPE I (MXP170E)
12 vehicles affected
SEATS
Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2019 and 2021 MX170E Ford E-Series, and 2019-2020 MXP170E Dodge Ram 5500 Demers Ambulance vehicles equipped with a sliding attendant seat on the passenger-side of the ambulance patient compartment. The locking pin assembly in the sliding attendant seat may fail under certain loading conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: If the locking pin fails, the occupant may not be sufficiently restrained during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
2019 DEMERS AMBULANCES TYPE I (MXP170E)
31 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR
Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Demers MXP170E Type I and MXP150E Type I ambulances built on Ram 4500 and 5500 chassis equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.), part numbers DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF and 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.
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.