2019–2023 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I, Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I, Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I: Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
NHTSA campaign 23V331000 · 35 units potentially affected · filed May 9, 2023
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
The loss of rear brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace and reroute the rear brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2023. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-866-305-8402. Braun's number for this recall is 2023-01.
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
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V331000
- Manufacturer no.
- 2023-01
- Manufacturer
- Braun Ambulances
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Units affected
- 35
- Report received
- May 9, 2023
- Owner letters
- May 19, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023