DEMERS AMBULANCES 2021 DEMERS AMBULANCES MX170E FORD E-SERIES Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 DEMERS AMBULANCES MX170E FORD E-SERIES
Brand
DEMERS 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 DEMERS AMBULANCES MX170E FORD E-SERIES vehicles due to seats:critical fasteners issues. If the locking pin fails, the occupant may not be sufficiently restrained during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2019 and 2021 MX170E Ford E-Series, and 2019-2020 MXP170E Dodge Ram 5500 Demers Ambulance vehicles equipped with a sliding attendant seat on the passenger-side of the ambulance patient compartment. The locking pin assembly in the sliding attendant seat may fail under certain loading conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the locking pin fails, the occupant may not be sufficiently restrained during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Braun will notify owners and dealers will replace the locking pin assembly, free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2021. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances customer service at 1-877-344-9990.
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