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NHTSA Recall 24V001000: Electrical system

Braun Northwest reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2020–2021 Northstar Ambulance.

2
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2024
owners notified (January 12)
NHTSA campaign24V001000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedJanuary 4, 2024
Owner notificationJanuary 12, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Braun Northwest is recalling certain 2020-2021 Northstar ambulances. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.

Safety risk

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy

Braun Northwest will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 20224. Owners may contact Braun Northwest 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 24V001000

Make and modelModel years
Northstar Ambulance2020, 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.