NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Braun Industries, Inc. - Incompatible Node May Cause Loss of Brake Lights
Published: February 8, 2024Recall ID: 24V082000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Failure of vital visual systems reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chief XL Type I, Chief XL Type III, Express Plus Type I, Express Type III, and Liberty Type I vehicles. The high contact nodes may cause the module mounted turn signals, backup alarm, brake lights, and rearview camera to turn on intermittently or fail to activate.
Affected Products
Incompatible Node May Cause Loss of Brake Lights
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incompatible Node May Cause Loss of Brake Lights |
| Nhtsa id | 24V082000 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V082000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Braun Industries, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chief XL Type I, Chief XL Type III, Express Plus Type I, Express Type III, and Liberty Type I vehicles. The high contact nodes may cause the module mounted turn signals, backup alarm, brake lights, and rearview camera to turn on intermittently or fail to activate. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the node and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 26, 2024. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 419-232-7020. Braun's number for this recall is 2024-2. |
| Consequence summary | Failure of vital visual systems reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 2024-2 |
| Potentially affected | 32 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-08T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |