NHTSA vehicle safety data
2024 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I Recalls & Complaints
The 2024 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2024 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Braun Ambulances dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2024 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Electrical Systems May Fail
NHTSA #25V914000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported December 31, 2025 · Braun Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 162 vehicles
Repair completion: 26.54% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 2025-02 · Owners notified January 12, 2026
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Cruise Control May Not Turn Off/FMVSS 105, 124
NHTSA #25V677000 · Vehicle Speed Control — Cruise Control · NHTSA notice
Reported October 9, 2025 · Braun Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 413 vehicles
Repair completion: 25.91% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 2025-1 · Owners notified October 27, 2025
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
Failure to turn off the cruise control may cause unexpected acceleration as the brake is released, increasing the risk of crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire
NHTSA #24V307000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported April 30, 2024 · Braun Ambulances
Potentially affected: 29 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Braun Ambulances campaign 24-003 · Owners notified June 17, 2024 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Incompatible Node May Cause Loss of Brake Lights
NHTSA #24V082000 · Exterior Lighting — Lighting Control Module · NHTSA notice
Reported February 8, 2024 · Braun Ambulances
Potentially affected: 32 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Braun Ambulances campaign 2024-2 · Owners notified March 26, 2024
Defect description
Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chief XL Type I, Chief XL Type III, Express Plus Type I, Express Type III, and Liberty Type I vehicles. The high contact nodes may cause the module mounted turn signals, backup alarm, brake lights, and rearview camera to turn on intermittently or fail to activate.
Safety consequence
Failure of vital visual systems reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the node and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 26, 2024. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 419-232-7020. Braun's number for this recall is 2024-2.
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.safercar.gov.
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