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NHTSA Recall 21V305000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

Braun Northwest reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 2013–2020 Northstar Ambulance.

3
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2021
owners notified (May 10)
NHTSA campaign21V305000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Report receivedApril 30, 2021
Owner notificationMay 10, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

A locked up or nonfunctional LCD display can delay emergency efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

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 21V305000

Make and modelModel years
Northstar Ambulance2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

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.