NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Braun Braunability MXV Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Braun Braunability MXV has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2016 Braun Braunability MXV. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Braun dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Braun Braunability MXV. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Electric Solenoid May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
NHTSA #19V546000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported July 24, 2019 · Braun Corporation
Potentially affected: 256 vehicles
Repair completion: 55.86% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified August 7, 2019 · Vehicles built December 11, 2017 – June 7, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ford Explorer BraunAbility MXV wheelchair accessible conversion vehicles. The switch-activated electric solenoid used to release the rear seat base latches from the floor-mounted strikers may unintentionally switch and stay on. In this case, the wires may overheat, causing the wiring insulation to melt, possibly resulting in an electrical short circuit.
Safety consequence
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Braun has notified owners, and dealers will add timer components to the solenoid circuits, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
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.
Air Bag may Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 208
NHTSA #17V616000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported October 3, 2017 · Braun Corporation
Potentially affected: 308 vehicles
Repair completion: 31.49% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified November 20, 2017 · Vehicles built February 8, 2016 – November 16, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain model year 2016 BraunAbility MXV wheelchair accessible conversion vehicles built on Ford Explorer chassis. If the driver or front passenger seat is moved to its most rearward position, the seat position sensor may be dislodged, preventing the air bag control unit from accurately calculating the frontal air bag deployment force needed in the event of a crash.
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash, if the frontal air bag does not deploy with the proper force, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Braun will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat base pedestals to provide the necessary clearance for the seat position sensor, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2017. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
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.
Other Braun Braunability MXV model years
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