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Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

Braun Ambulances: Chief XL, Express Plus, and Liberty Type I Ambulances Recalled for Brake Failure

Agency Publication Date: May 9, 2023
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Summary

Braun Ambulances is recalling 35 Type I ambulances, including the 2019-2023 Chief XL, Express Plus, and Liberty models built on Chevrolet medium and heavy-duty chassis. These vehicles were manufactured with Liquid Spring suspension systems that can rub directly against the right rear brake line, causing it to wear down over time and eventually fail. Owners should contact Braun to schedule a free repair where dealers will replace and reroute the affected brake lines.

Risk

The suspension system can physically wear through the rear brake line, leading to a sudden loss of rear braking function. This failure significantly increases the distance required to stop the vehicle and raises the risk of a crash for first responders and patients.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your fleet includes 2019-2023 Braun Chief XL Type I, Express Plus Type I, or Liberty Type I ambulances built on Chevrolet medium or heavy-duty chassis.
  2. Check your records for Braun recall notice number 2023-01 to confirm if your specific unit is among the 35 affected vehicles.
  3. Contact Braun customer service immediately at 1-866-305-8402 to schedule a free appointment to have the rear brake lines replaced and rerouted.
  4. For additional information, you may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Brake line replacement and rerouting

How to: Contact Braun customer service at 1-866-305-8402 to have dealers replace and reroute the rear brake lines free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2019-2023 Braun Chief XL Type I Ambulance
Product: 2019-2023 Braun Express Plus Type I Ambulance
Product: 2019-2023 Braun Liberty Type I Ambulance

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V331000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Braun Ambulances
Sold By: Authorized Braun Dealers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 35 vehicles(9% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)
Owner Notification Date: May 19, 2023
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 2023-01
Agency Last Updated: July 17, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response