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NHTSA Recall 22V911000: Defroster/defogger/hvac system (visibility)

Braun Ambulances reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,321 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Braun Ambulances Chief XL.

1,321
vehicles potentially affected
8
models affected
2022
owners notified (December 15)
NHTSA campaign22V911000
Manufacturer campaign2022-02
ComponentVISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Report receivedDecember 9, 2022
Owner notificationDecember 15, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2014-2022 Chief XL, Express, Express Plus, Liberty, Patriot, Signature, Super Chief, and TLC vehicles. Excessive voltage may damage the condenser fan relay, resulting in failure and overheating of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system.

Safety risk

HVAC system failure from overheating can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the relay and install a diode, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun's number for this recall is 2022-02.

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 22V911000

Make and modelModel years
Braun Ambulances Chief XL2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Braun Ambulances Express2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Braun Ambulances Express Plus2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Braun Ambulances Liberty2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Braun Ambulances Patriot2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Braun Ambulances Signature Series2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Braun Ambulances Super Chief2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Braun Ambulances Tlc2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

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.