NHTSA Recall 16V555000: Equipment adaptive/mobility and electrical system: wiring
Braun Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 139 vehicles. It affects 2016 Braun Mxv.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V555000 |
|---|---|
| Components | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | July 26, 2016 |
| Owner notification | August 26, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain model year 2016 MXV vehicles manufactured February 8, 2016, to June 23, 2016 and built on a Ford Explorer chassis. The passenger seat electrical harness may be incorrectly routed and can be crushed between the seat structure and the seat riser manufactured as part of the wheelchair accessible conversion.
Safety risk
The crushed seat harness may prevent correct passenger air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Braun will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat wiring harness routing. Improperly routed and/or damaged harnesses will be replaced and correctly routed as required, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V555000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Braun Mxv | 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.