NHTSA Recall 24V063000: Electrical system: wiring
Braun Ambulances reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 628 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V063000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2024-01 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | February 1, 2024 |
| Owner notification | February 28, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chief XL I, Express Plus I, Chief XL III, Liberty I, Super Chief I, Signature Series III, Signature Series I, and 2020-2024 Express III emergency vehicles equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node 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
Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359. Braun's number for this recall is 2024-01.
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 24V063000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type III | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Braun Ambulances Express Type III | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Braun Ambulances Signature Series Type I | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Braun Ambulances Signature Series Type III | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Braun Ambulances Super Chief Type I | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
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.