Braun Liberty Type I Ambulance (Braun Ambulances) – Cruise Control Problem (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2026 BRAUN AMBULANCES LIBERTY TYPE I
Brand
BRAUN AMBULANCES
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2026
Braun Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 BRAUN AMBULANCES LIBERTY TYPE I vehicles due to vehicle speed control:cruise control issues. Failure to turn off the cruise control may cause unexpected acceleration as the brake is released, increasing the risk of crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Failure to turn off the cruise control may cause unexpected acceleration as the brake is released, increasing the risk of crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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