BRAUN 2016 BRAUN BRAUNABILITY MXV Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 BRAUN BRAUNABILITY MXV
Brand
BRAUN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Braun Corporation is recalling certain 2016 BRAUN BRAUNABILITY MXV vehicles due to seats issues. In the event of a crash, if the frontal air bag does not deploy with the proper force, the occupants have an increased risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain model year 2016 BraunAbility MXV wheelchair accessible conversion vehicles built on Ford Explorer chassis. If the driver or front passenger seat is moved to its most rearward position, the seat position sensor may be dislodged, preventing the air bag control unit from accurately calculating the frontal air bag deployment force needed in the event of a crash.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In the event of a crash, if the frontal air bag does not deploy with the proper force, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Braun will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat base pedestals to provide the necessary clearance for the seat position sensor, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2017. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
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