Campaign 22V-751

Rear door top striker bolts may become loose and dislodge while the vehicle is in motion

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Defect summary

Braun Ambulance (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Chief XL, Express, Express Plus, Liberty, Super Chief, TLC, and Signature Series ambulances. The rear door top striker bolts may become loose and dislodge while the vehicle is in motion.

Consequence

Dislodged striker bolts can cause the rear door latch to fail, allowing the door to open during a crash, and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the striker bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 17, 2022. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun's number for this recall is 22-001.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 22V751000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

7 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about latches and locks on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 22V-751
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Braun AmbulancesChief XL2018 to 20220
Braun AmbulancesExpress2018 to 20220
Braun AmbulancesExpress Plus2018 to 20220
Braun AmbulancesLiberty2018 to 20220
Braun AmbulancesSignature Series2018 to 20220
Braun AmbulancesSuper Chief2018 to 20220
Braun AmbulancesTLC2018 to 20220
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.