Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chief XL I
— Recall Campaign #24V063000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 628 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
24V063000
| Manufacturer: | Braun Industries, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 01, 2024 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 24V063000 |
| Units affected: | 628 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
- Corrective action:
- Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359. Braun's number for this recall is 2024-01.
- 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.
Affects the following:
- 2020-2023 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I
- 2020-2023 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE III
- 2020-2023 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I
- 2020-2023 BRAUN AMBULANCES LIBERTY TYPE I
- 2020-2023 BRAUN AMBULANCES SIGNATURE SERIES TYPE I
- 2020-2023 BRAUN AMBULANCES SIGNATURE SERIES TYPE III
- 2020-2023 BRAUN AMBULANCES SUPER CHIEF TYPE I
- 2020-2024 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS TYPE III