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2016 Braun Ambulances Chief XL recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2016 Braun Ambulances Chief XL. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2016 Braun Ambulances Chief XL recalls, newest first

December 9, 2022NHTSA 22V9110001,321 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2016 Braun Ambulances Chief XL were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2016 Braun Ambulances Chief XL have any recalls?
1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2016 Braun Ambulances Chief XL recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Braun Ambulances dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Braun Ambulances Chief XL?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.