Vehicle recall 23V117000 · February 23, 2023
Demers MXP170E, MX164E and 6 more models
The rear step of the ambulance may fail under weight due to incorrect welding.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2022 Demers ambulances, models MX164E, MX170E, MXP150E, MXP150Z, MXP153E, MXP170MLE, MXP170Z, and 2020, 2022 MXP170E. The rear step of the ambulance may fail under weight due to incorrect welding.
- Consequence
- A rear entry step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury to the user.
- Remedy
- Braun will send a reinforcement plate to be installed on the rear step, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact Braun 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
- 23V117000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 23, 2023
- Filed by
- Braun Ambulances
- Owner notification
- April 11, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 64
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Step/ladder
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Demers MX164E (2022): 2022
- Demers MX170E (2022): 2022
- Demers MXP150E (2022): 2022
- Demers MXP150Z (2022): 2022
- Demers MXP153E (2022): 2022
- Demers MXP170E (2020, 2022): 2022, 2020
- Demers MXP170MLE (2022): 2022
- Demers MXP170Z (2022): 2022
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