Recall 20V316000: 2019 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I, 2019 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 29, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 10
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2019 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I
- 2019 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V316000
- Manufacturer
- Braun Ambulances
- Owner letters
- Jul 21, 2020
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic (Brakes); Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Brakes); Suspension:rear (Suspension)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
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