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Recall

Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I — 24V063000

NHTSA ID
24V063000
Make
Braun Ambulances
Model
Chief Xl Type I
Years Affected
2021
Recall Date
2024-02-01
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Units Affected
628
Completion Rate
Mfr Campaign No.
2024-01

Summary

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.

Consequence

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I
Model Years: 2021

2021 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I