Vehicle recall 22V751000 · September 30, 2022
Braun Ambulances Chief XL, Express and 5 more models
The rear door top striker bolts may become loose and dislodge while the vehicle is in motion.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Braun Ambulance (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Chief XL, Express, Express Plus, Liberty, Super Chief, TLC, and Signature Series ambulances. The rear door top striker bolts may become loose and dislodge while the vehicle is in motion.
- Consequence
- Dislodged striker bolts can cause the rear door latch to fail, allowing the door to open during a crash, and increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the striker bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 17, 2022. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun's number for this recall is 22-001.
- 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
- 22V751000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 30, 2022
- Filed by
- Braun Ambulances
- Manufacturer campaign
- 22-001
- Owner notification
- October 17, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,240
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Braun Ambulances Chief XL (2018-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
- Braun Ambulances Express (2018-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
- Braun Ambulances Express Plus (2018-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
- Braun Ambulances Liberty (2018-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
- Braun Ambulances Signature Series (2018-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
- Braun Ambulances Super Chief (2018-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
- Braun Ambulances TLC (2018-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
Has your Braun Ambulances been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Braun Ambulances dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.