NHTSA Recall 21V740000: Electrical (equipment) and roof and pillars (structure)
Braun Ambulances reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Demers Ambulances MXP153 Dodge RAM.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V740000 |
|---|---|
| Components | EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL; STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Report received | September 23, 2021 |
| Owner notification | October 6, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2020 Demers Ambulances MXP153 Ford F-Series Gas, MXP153 Dodge Ram, and 2020-2021 MXP153 Ford F-Series Diesel emergency vehicles. The medical oxygen tube and electrical wires may become damaged due to insufficient clearance from the ceiling spacers.
Safety risk
Damage to the wires and medical oxygen tube increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the ceiling panels and spacers, replace wires and oxygen network tubing, and create a routing channel inside the insulation board for all wires, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on October 6, 2021. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances' customer service at 1-877-344-9990.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V740000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Demers Ambulances MXP153 Dodge RAM | 2020 |
| Demers Ambulances MXP153 Ford F-Series | 2020, 2021 |
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.