NORTHSTAR 2020 NORTHSTAR AMBULANCE Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2020 NORTHSTAR AMBULANCE
Brand
NORTHSTAR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2020
Braun Northwest is recalling certain 2020 NORTHSTAR AMBULANCE vehicles due to electrical system: instrument cluster/panel issues. A locked up or nonfunctional LCD display can delay emergency efforts, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Braun Northwest is recalling certain 2013-2020 NorthStar Ambulance equipped with Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD displays used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. The displays may experience low voltage spikes and cause the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A locked up or nonfunctional LCD display can delay emergency efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will repair or replace the displays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 10, 2021. Owners may contact Braun Northwest customer service at 1-360-748-0195.
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