Vehicle recall 21V183000 · March 17, 2021
Demers Ambulances MX170E Ford E-Series and Type I (MXP170E)
The locking pin assembly in the sliding attendant seat may fail under certain loading conditions.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2019 and 2021 MX170E Ford E-Series, and 2019-2020 MXP170E Dodge Ram 5500 Demers Ambulance vehicles equipped with a sliding attendant seat on the passenger-side of the ambulance patient compartment. The locking pin assembly in the sliding attendant seat may fail under certain loading conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Consequence
- If the locking pin fails, the occupant may not be sufficiently restrained during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- Braun will notify owners and dealers will replace the locking pin assembly, free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2021. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V183000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 17, 2021
- Filed by
- Braun Ambulances
- Owner notification
- April 2, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Critical fasteners; Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Demers Ambulances MX170E Ford E-Series (2019, 2021): 2021, 2019
- Demers Ambulances Type I (MXP170E) (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
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