Recall 22V911000: 2014–2022 Braun Ambulances Chief XL, 2014–2022 Braun Ambulances Express, 2014–2022 Braun Ambulances Express Plus +5 more

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date: Dec 9, 2022
Vehicles affected: 1,321
Models: 8
Initiated by: Manufacturer

The problem

Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2014-2022 Chief XL, Express, Express Plus, Liberty, Patriot, Signature, Super Chief, and TLC vehicles. Excessive voltage may damage the condenser fan relay, resulting in failure and overheating of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system.

The risk

HVAC system failure from overheating can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will replace the relay and install a diode, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun's number for this recall is 2022-02.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

2014 Braun Ambulances Chief XL
2015 Braun Ambulances Chief XL
2016 Braun Ambulances Chief XL
2017 Braun Ambulances Chief XL
2018 Braun Ambulances Chief XL
2019 Braun Ambulances Chief XL
2020 Braun Ambulances Chief XL
2021 Braun Ambulances Chief XL
2022 Braun Ambulances Chief XL
2014 Braun Ambulances Express
2015 Braun Ambulances Express
2016 Braun Ambulances Express
2017 Braun Ambulances Express
2018 Braun Ambulances Express
2019 Braun Ambulances Express
2020 Braun Ambulances Express
2021 Braun Ambulances Express
2022 Braun Ambulances Express
2014 Braun Ambulances Express Plus
2015 Braun Ambulances Express Plus
2016 Braun Ambulances Express Plus
2017 Braun Ambulances Express Plus
2018 Braun Ambulances Express Plus
2019 Braun Ambulances Express Plus
2020 Braun Ambulances Express Plus
2021 Braun Ambulances Express Plus
2022 Braun Ambulances Express Plus
2014 Braun Ambulances Liberty
2015 Braun Ambulances Liberty
2016 Braun Ambulances Liberty
2017 Braun Ambulances Liberty
2018 Braun Ambulances Liberty
2019 Braun Ambulances Liberty
2020 Braun Ambulances Liberty
2021 Braun Ambulances Liberty
2022 Braun Ambulances Liberty
2014 Braun Ambulances Patriot
2015 Braun Ambulances Patriot
2016 Braun Ambulances Patriot
2017 Braun Ambulances Patriot
2018 Braun Ambulances Patriot
2019 Braun Ambulances Patriot
2020 Braun Ambulances Patriot
2021 Braun Ambulances Patriot
2022 Braun Ambulances Patriot
2014 Braun Ambulances Signature Series
2015 Braun Ambulances Signature Series
2016 Braun Ambulances Signature Series
2017 Braun Ambulances Signature Series
2018 Braun Ambulances Signature Series
2019 Braun Ambulances Signature Series
2020 Braun Ambulances Signature Series
2021 Braun Ambulances Signature Series
2022 Braun Ambulances Signature Series
2014 Braun Ambulances Super Chief
2015 Braun Ambulances Super Chief
2016 Braun Ambulances Super Chief
2017 Braun Ambulances Super Chief
2018 Braun Ambulances Super Chief
2019 Braun Ambulances Super Chief
2020 Braun Ambulances Super Chief
2021 Braun Ambulances Super Chief
2022 Braun Ambulances Super Chief
2014 Braun Ambulances TLC
2015 Braun Ambulances TLC
2016 Braun Ambulances TLC
2017 Braun Ambulances TLC
2018 Braun Ambulances TLC
2019 Braun Ambulances TLC
2020 Braun Ambulances TLC
2021 Braun Ambulances TLC
2022 Braun Ambulances TLC

Details

NHTSA campaign: 22V911000
Manufacturer campaign: 2022-02
Manufacturer: Braun Ambulances
Owner letters: Dec 15, 2022
Components: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system (Visibility & Wipers)

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