Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 29, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Braun Industries, Inc. recalls 2019 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I, Liberty Type I

Recall number

20V316000

Brand / firm

Braun Ambulances

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 10 units

Why it was recalled

A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2019 Chief XL Type I and Liberty ambulances built on Ram 4500 or 5500 chassis equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.), part numbers DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF, 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. The affected system component is the rear brake caliper flexible line which may be causing brake caliper to wear due to contact suspension components.

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 Braun at 1-877-344-9990.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.