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2017 Braun Braunability MXV Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Braun Braunability MXV has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2017 Braun Braunability MXV. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Braun dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 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.

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