Vehicle recall 24V307000 · April 30, 2024
Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I, Chief XL Type III and 3 more models
In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Braun Ambulances (Braun Ambulances) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chief XL I, Chief XL III, Express Plus I, Express III, and Liberty I vehicles. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
- Consequence
- Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2024. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun Ambulances number for this recall is 24-003.
- 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
- 24V307000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 30, 2024
- Filed by
- Braun Ambulances
- Manufacturer campaign
- 24-003
- Owner notification
- June 17, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 29
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system
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 Type I (2023-2024): 2024, 2023
- Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type III (2023, 2026): 2026, 2023
- Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I (2023-2024): 2024, 2023
- Braun Ambulances Express Type III (2023-2024): 2024, 2023
- Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I (2023-2024): 2024, 2023
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