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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 20V323000

2019 Demers Ambulances Type I (Mxp150e) | 2020 Demers Ambulances Type I (Mxp150e) | 2020 Demers Ambulances Type I (Mxp170e) | 2019 Demers Ambulances Type I (Mxp170e) — Service brakes

Published June 4, 2020 · Recall initiated: June 4, 2020

Summary

NHTSA records recall 20V323000, published June 4, 2020. Recalling firm: Braun Industries, Inc.; 2019 Demers Ambulances Type I (Mxp150e) | 2020 Demers Ambulances Type I (Mxp150e) | 2020 Demers Ambulances Type I (Mxp170e) | 2019 Demers Ambulances Type I (Mxp170e) — Service brakes.

What's the hazard

Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Demers MXP170E Type I and MXP150E Type I ambulances built on Ram 4500 and 5500 chassis equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.), part numbers DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF and DS135RS3-DM. The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes.

What to do

Braun will notify owners and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper flexible lines and hardware, free of charge. The recall began July 21, 2020. Owners may contact Demers customer service at 1-800-363-7591.

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Recall details

Brand
DEMERS AMBULANCES
Model
TYPE I (MXP150E)
Manufacturer
Braun Industries, Inc.
Lot
2019 DEMERS AMBULANCES TYPE I (MXP150E) | 2020 DEMERS AMBULANCES TYPE I (MXP150E) | 2020 DEMERS AMBULANCES TYPE I (MXP170E) | 2019 DEMERS AMBULANCES TYPE I (MXP170E)
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2019 Demers Ambulances Type I (Mxp150e) | 2020 Demers Ambulances Type I (Mxp150e) | 2020 Demers Ambulances Type I (Mxp170e) | 2019 Demers Ambulances Type I (Mxp170e) — Service brakes recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V323000 on June 4, 2020. Reported hazard: Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Demers MXP170E Type I and MXP150E Type I ambulances built on Ram 4500 and 5500 chassis equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.), part numbers DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF and DS135RS3-DM. The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes.

What should I do if I have this product?

Braun will notify owners and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper flexible lines and hardware, free of charge. The recall began July 21, 2020. Owners may contact Demers customer service at 1-800-363-7591.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DEMERS AMBULANCES. Model: TYPE I (MXP150E).

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)