Northstar Ambulance recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

January 4, 2024

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Braun Northwest recalls 2020–2021 Northstar Ambulance

Recall number

24V001000

Brand / firm

Northstar

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

Braun Northwest is recalling certain 2020-2021 Northstar ambulances. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.

What to do

Braun Northwest will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 20224. Owners may contact Braun Northwest customer service at 1-877-344-9990.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.