Vehicle recall 25V677000 · October 9, 2025
Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I, Express Plus Type I and 3 more models
The brake pedal switch may have been damaged, preventing the cruise control from disengaging when the brake is depressed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Braun Industries, Inc. (Braun Ambulances) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chief XL Type I, Express Plus Type I, Liberty Type I, RMT US Type I, and Select Chief XL Type I ambulances. The brake pedal switch may have been damaged, preventing the cruise control from disengaging when the brake is depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
- Consequence
- Failure to turn off the cruise control may cause unexpected acceleration as the brake is released, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Braun Ambulances will replace the brake switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances' customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun Ambulances number for this recall is 2025-1.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V677000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 9, 2025
- Filed by
- Braun Industries, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2025-1
- Owner notification
- October 27, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 413
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
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 (2023-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023
- Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I (2023-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023
- Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I (2023-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023
- Braun Ambulances RMT US I (2023-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023
- Braun Ambulances Select Chief XL I (2023-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023
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