BRAUN AMBULANCES 2021 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I
Brand
BRAUN AMBULANCES
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2021 BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I vehicles due to electrical system:wiring issues. Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026