Braun Ambulances recall — Electrical System
NHTSA · December 31, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V914000 (Braun Ambulances), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 162.
- Component: Electrical System.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Braun Industries, Inc.
- Source ID
- 25V914000
Defect
Braun Industries, Inc. (Braun Ambulances) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Chief XL I, Chief XL III, 2021-2025 Express Plus I, Liberty I, 2025 Express III, Select Chief XL I, and Super Chief I emergency vehicles equipped with a Pran system. The battery isolator may fail, causing a loss of electrical systems such as interior, exterior lighting, and patient support systems.
Consequence
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.
Corrective action
Braun Service or an authorized dealer will update the software, modify wiring, and replace the battery isolator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2026. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances' customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun Ambulances number for this recall is 2025-02.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Braun Ambulances | Chief Xl Type I | 2021 |
| Braun Ambulances | Chief Xl Type I | 2022 |
| Braun Ambulances | Chief Xl Type I | 2023 |
| Braun Ambulances | Chief Xl Type I | 2024 |
| Braun Ambulances | Chief Xl Type I | 2025 |
| Braun Ambulances | Chief Xl Type I | 2026 |
| Braun Ambulances | Chief Xl Type Iii | 2021 |
| Braun Ambulances | Chief Xl Type Iii | 2022 |
| Braun Ambulances | Chief Xl Type Iii | 2023 |
| Braun Ambulances | Chief Xl Type Iii | 2024 |
| Braun Ambulances | Chief Xl Type Iii | 2025 |
| Braun Ambulances | Chief Xl Type Iii | 2026 |
| Braun Ambulances | Express Plus Type I | 2021 |
| Braun Ambulances | Express Plus Type I | 2022 |
| Braun Ambulances | Express Plus Type I | 2023 |
| Braun Ambulances | Express Plus Type I | 2024 |
| Braun Ambulances | Express Plus Type I | 2025 |
| Braun Ambulances | Express Type Iii | 2025 |
| Braun Ambulances | Liberty Type I | 2021 |
| Braun Ambulances | Liberty Type I | 2022 |
| Braun Ambulances | Liberty Type I | 2023 |
| Braun Ambulances | Liberty Type I | 2024 |
| Braun Ambulances | Liberty Type I | 2025 |
| Braun Ambulances | Select Chief Xl I | 2025 |
| Braun Ambulances | Super Chief Type I | 2025 |
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