2023 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I Problems: 0 Complaints, 6 Recalls

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Electrical systemReported December 31, 2025 · 162 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Braun Industries, Inc. (Braun Ambulances) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Chief XL I, Chief XL III, 2021-2025 Express Plus I, Liberty I, 2025 Express III, Select Chief XL I, and Super Chief I emergency vehicles equipped with a Pran system. The battery isolator may fail, causing a loss of electrical systems such as interior, exterior lighting, and patient support systems.
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.
Remedy: Braun Service or an authorized dealer will update the software, modify wiring, and replace the battery isolator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2026. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances' customer service at 1‑877‑344‑9990. Braun Ambulances number for this recall is 2025-02.

Recall number 25V914000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed control: cruise controlReported October 9, 2025 · 413 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Braun Industries, Inc. (Braun Ambulances) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chief XL Type I, Express Plus Type I, Liberty Type I, RMT US Type I, and Select Chief XL Type I ambulances. The brake pedal switch may have been damaged, preventing the cruise control from disengaging when the brake is depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
Risk: Failure to turn off the cruise control may cause unexpected acceleration as the brake is released, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Braun Ambulances will replace the brake switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances' customer service at 1‑877‑344‑9990. Braun Ambulances number for this recall is 2025-1.

Recall number 25V677000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported April 30, 2024 · 29 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Braun Ambulances (Braun Ambulances) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chief XL I, Chief XL III, Express Plus I, Express III, and Liberty I vehicles. 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.
Risk: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2024. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances customer service at 1‑877‑344‑9990. Braun Ambulances number for this recall is 24-003.

Recall number 24V307000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: lighting control moduleReported February 8, 2024 · 32 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chief XL Type I, Chief XL Type III, Express Plus Type I, Express Type III, and Liberty Type I vehicles. The high contact nodes may cause the module mounted turn signals, backup alarm, brake lights, and rearview camera to turn on intermittently or fail to activate.
Risk: Failure of vital visual systems reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the node and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 26, 2024. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 419‑232‑7020. Braun's number for this recall is 2024-2.

Recall number 24V082000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported February 1, 2024 · 628 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 24V063000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported May 9, 2023 · 35 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Chief XL Type I, Express Plus Type I, and Liberty Type I ambulances built on Chevrolet medium and heavy-duty chassis. The Liquid Spring suspension systems may come in direct contact with the right rear brake line, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting in the loss of the rear brakes.
Risk: The loss of rear brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace and reroute the rear brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2023. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1‑866‑305‑8402. Braun's number for this recall is 2023-01.

Recall number 23V331000 · Recall details

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6 recalls, covering electrical system, vehicle speed control and exterior lighting.

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