Vehicle recall 25V914000 · December 31, 2025
Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I, Chief XL Type III and 5 more models
The battery isolator may fail, causing a loss of electrical systems such as interior, exterior lighting, and patient support systems.
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 2021-2026 Chief XL I, Chief XL III, 2021-2025 Express Plus I, Liberty I, 2025 Express III, Select Chief XL I, and Super Chief I emergency vehicles equipped with a Pran system. The battery isolator may fail, causing a loss of electrical systems such as interior, exterior lighting, and patient support systems.
- Consequence
- A loss of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. A loss of patient support systems can delay care, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Braun Service or an authorized dealer will update the software, modify wiring, and replace the battery isolator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2026. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances' customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun Ambulances number for this recall is 2025-02.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V914000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 31, 2025
- Filed by
- Braun Industries, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2025-02
- Owner notification
- January 12, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 162
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- 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 (2021-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type III (2021-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I (2021-2025): 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Braun Ambulances Express Type III (2025): 2025
- Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I (2021-2025): 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
- Braun Ambulances Select Chief XL I (2025): 2025
- Braun Ambulances Super Chief Type I (2025): 2025
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