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Recall 22V-911: 2014–2022 Braun Ambulances Chief XL, 2014–2022 Braun Ambulances Express and 6 more

Braun Ambulances recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Dec 9, 2022, covering about 1,321 vehicles.

NHTSA number
22V-911
Report date
Dec 9, 2022
Vehicles affected
1,321
Owners notified
Dec 15, 2022

The problem

Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2014-2022 Chief XL, Express, Express Plus, Liberty, Patriot, Signature, Super Chief, and TLC vehicles. Excessive voltage may damage the condenser fan relay, resulting in failure and overheating of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system.

The risk

HVAC system failure from overheating can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will replace the relay and install a diode, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun's number for this recall is 2022-02.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerBraun Ambulances
ComponentVisibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number22V911000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Braun Ambulances Chief XL2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years
Braun Ambulances Express2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years
Braun Ambulances Express Plus2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years
Braun Ambulances Liberty2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years
Braun Ambulances Patriot2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years
Braun Ambulances Signature Series2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years
Braun Ambulances Super Chief2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years
Braun Ambulances TLC2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V-911?

Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2014-2022 Chief XL, Express, Express Plus, Liberty, Patriot, Signature, Super Chief, and TLC vehicles. Excessive voltage may damage the condenser fan relay, resulting in failure and overheating of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system.

How is recall 22V-911 fixed?

Dealers will replace the relay and install a diode, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun's number for this recall is 2022-02.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.