Braun Braunability Mxv recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 3, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Braun Corporation recalls 2016 Braun Braunability Mxv

Recall number

17V616000

Brand / firm

Braun

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 308 units

Why it was recalled

In the event of a crash, if the frontal air bag does not deploy with the proper force, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

What was recalled

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain model year 2016 BraunAbility MXV wheelchair accessible conversion vehicles built on Ford Explorer chassis. If the driver or front passenger seat is moved to its most rearward position, the seat position sensor may be dislodged, preventing the air bag control unit from accurately calculating the frontal air bag deployment force needed in the event of a crash.

What to do

Braun will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat base pedestals to provide the necessary clearance for the seat position sensor, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2017. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.