NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Braun Chief XL Type I Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Braun Chief XL Type I has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2021 Braun Chief XL Type I. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Braun dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Braun Chief XL Type I. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Loss Of Vehicle Lighting
NHTSA #22V370000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported May 24, 2022 · Braun Ambulances
Potentially affected: 4 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified June 20, 2022
Defect description
Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2021 Chief XL Type I, 2020 TLC, and Express Plus ambulances. An additional resistor was incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting to fail.
Safety consequence
Inoperable vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Braun Ambulances will replace the modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances' customer service at 1-877-344-9990.
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.
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