Recall 24V063000: 2020–2023 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I, 2020–2023 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type III, 2020–2023 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I +5 more

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

Report date: Feb 1, 2024
Vehicles affected: 628
Models: 8
Initiated by: Manufacturer

The problem

Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chief XL I, Express Plus I, Chief XL III, Liberty I, Super Chief I, Signature Series III, Signature Series I, and 2020-2024 Express III emergency vehicles equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.

The risk

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

The fix

Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359. Braun's number for this recall is 2024-01.

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

2020 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I
2021 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I
2022 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I
2023 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I
2020 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type III
2021 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type III
2022 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type III
2023 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type III
2020 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I
2021 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I
2022 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I
2023 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I
2020 Braun Ambulances Express Type III
2021 Braun Ambulances Express Type III
2022 Braun Ambulances Express Type III
2023 Braun Ambulances Express Type III
2024 Braun Ambulances Express Type III
2020 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I
2021 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I
2022 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I
2023 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I
2020 Braun Ambulances Signature Series Type I
2021 Braun Ambulances Signature Series Type I
2022 Braun Ambulances Signature Series Type I
2023 Braun Ambulances Signature Series Type I
2020 Braun Ambulances Signature Series Type III
2021 Braun Ambulances Signature Series Type III
2022 Braun Ambulances Signature Series Type III
2023 Braun Ambulances Signature Series Type III
2020 Braun Ambulances Super Chief Type I
2021 Braun Ambulances Super Chief Type I
2022 Braun Ambulances Super Chief Type I
2023 Braun Ambulances Super Chief Type I

Details

NHTSA campaign: 24V063000
Manufacturer campaign: 2024-01
Manufacturer: Braun Ambulances
Owner letters: Feb 28, 2024
Components: Electrical system:wiring (Electrical System)

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