NHTSA Recall 17V616000: Seats and air bags: frontal
Braun Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 308 vehicles. It affects 2016 Braun Braunability Mxv.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V616000 |
|---|---|
| Components | SEATS; AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | October 3, 2017 |
| Owner notification | November 20, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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 17V616000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Braun Braunability 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.