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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 23V331000

2022 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I | 2020 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I | 2019 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I | 2020 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I | 2023 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I | 2019 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I | 2022 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I | 2021 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I | 2022 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I | 2023 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I | 2021 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I | 2023 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I | 2020 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I | 2019 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I | 2021 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Published May 9, 2023 · Recall initiated: May 9, 2023

Summary

NHTSA records recall 23V331000, published May 9, 2023. Recalling firm: Braun Industries, Inc.; 2022 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I | 2020 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I | 2019 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I | 2020 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I | 2023 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I | 2019 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I | 2022 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I | 2021 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I | 2022 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I | 2023 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I | 2021 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I | 2023 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I | 2020 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I | 2019 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I | 2021 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

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What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
BRAUN AMBULANCES
Model
EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I
Manufacturer
Braun Industries, Inc.
Lot
2022 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I | 2020 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I | 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES LIBERTY TYPE I | 2020 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I | 2023 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I | 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I | 2022 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I | 2021 BRAUN AMBULANCES LIBERTY TYPE I | 2022 BRAUN AMBULANCES LIBERTY TYPE I | 2023 BRAUN AMBULANCES LIBERTY TYPE I | 2021 BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I | 2023 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I | 2020 BRAUN AMBULANCES LIBERTY TYPE I | 2019 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I | 2021 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2022 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I | 2020 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I | 2019 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I | 2020 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I | 2023 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I | 2019 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I | 2022 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I | 2021 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I | 2022 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I | 2023 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I | 2021 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I | 2023 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I | 2020 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I | 2019 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I | 2021 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V331000 on May 9, 2023. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BRAUN AMBULANCES. Model: EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)