Braun Ambulances 2018–2020 Back Over Prevention recall

Recalled October 21, 2020 · NHTSA recall 20V647000 · Braun Ambulances

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Braun will notify owners and dealers will remove the defective Vista IV and replace with a new Vista IV, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Braun Ambulance customer service at 1-877-344-9990.

Units

156 units

Description

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.

What to do

Product

Braun Ambulances CHIEF XL TYPE I · Braun Ambulances CHIEF XL TYPE III · Braun Ambulances EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I · Braun Ambulances EXPRESS TYPE III · Braun Ambulances LIBERTY TYPE I · Braun Ambulances RAIDER TYPE I · Braun Ambulances SUPER CHIEF

Manufacturer(s)

Braun Industries, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →