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2015 Northstar Ambulance Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2015 Northstar Ambulance has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Northstar dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Northstar Ambulance. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NHTSA #21V305000Reported April 30, 2021 · Braun Northwest
Potentially affected: 3 vehicles
Defect description
Braun Northwest is recalling certain 2013-2020 NorthStar Ambulance equipped with Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD displays used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. The displays may experience low voltage spikes and cause the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional.
Safety consequence
A locked up or nonfunctional LCD display can delay emergency efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will repair or replace the displays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 10, 2021. Owners may contact Braun Northwest customer service at 1-360-748-0195.
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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