Demers Ambulances FXP174 recall 26V098000 - Underride
NHTSA · February 20, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V098000 (Demers Ambulances), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 7.
- Component: Underride.
- 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
- 26V098000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 20 recall campaigns from Braun Industries, Inc since 2010, 1 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 7 vehicles, it is larger than 5% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
Braun Industries, Inc. (Braun Ambulances) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Demers FXP174 ambulances. The floor may have insufficient strength to secure the seats in position during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence
Structural failure may prevent the seat from properly restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective action
The remedy is currently under development. All affected vehicles were repaired by June 22, 2026. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances' customer service at 1-800-363-7591. Braun Ambulances number for this recall is 2026-1.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Demers Ambulances | Fxp174 | 2025 |
| Demers Ambulances | Fxp174 | 2026 |
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