Vehicle recall 22V370000 · May 24, 2022
Braun Chief XL Type I, Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I and 1 more model
An additional resistor was incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting to fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2021 Chief XL Type I, 2020 TLC, and Express Plus ambulances. An additional resistor was incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting to fail.
- Consequence
- Inoperable vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Braun Ambulances will replace the modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 20, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V370000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 24, 2022
- Filed by
- Braun Ambulances
- Owner notification
- June 20, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system; Equipment › Emergency › Siren/lighting/strobes › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Braun Chief XL Type I (2021): 2021
- Braun TLC (2020): 2020
- Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I (2020): 2020
Has your Braun been repaired?
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