Braun Ambulances CHIEF XL TYPE I

This model has recorded recalls in US but none on file for CA, AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS

    The vehicle operator may not be able to read the LCD screen or use the buttons or both. If the LCD display appears blank, emergency personnel may not have immediate access to the functions and controls operated by the LCD screen which could delay emergency operations, increasing the risk of injury to a patient or increase the risk of a crash.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    The loss of rear brake function can increase the risk of a crash.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS

    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.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULEUS

    Failure of vital visual systems reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS

    Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROLUS

    Failure to turn off the cruise control may cause unexpected acceleration as the brake is released, increasing the risk of crash.

Canada

No recorded recalls for this model in Canada.

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.