Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I (2019–2026).

Complaints
0
Recalls
8
Model years
8
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
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Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I recalls

  • Recall 25V914000Dec 31, 2025162 vehiclesModel years 2021–2026

    Risk: A loss of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. A loss of patient support systems can delay care, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 25V677000Oct 9, 2025413 vehiclesModel years 2023–2026

    Risk: Failure to turn off the cruise control may cause unexpected acceleration as the brake is released, increasing the risk of crash.

  • Recall 24V307000Apr 30, 202429 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

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

  • Recall 24V082000Feb 8, 202432 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: Failure of vital visual systems reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V063000Feb 1, 2024628 vehiclesModel years 2020–2023

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

  • Recall 23V331000May 9, 202335 vehiclesModel years 2019–2023

    Risk: The loss of rear brake function can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V647000Oct 21, 2020156 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: The vehicle operator may not be able to read the LCD screen or use the buttons or both. If the LCD display appears blank, emergency personnel may not have immediate access to the functions and controls operated by the LCD screen which could delay emergency operations, increasing the risk of injury to a patient or increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V316000May 29, 202010 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: 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.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology