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February 8, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V082000
Incompatible Node May Cause Loss of Brake Lights
Failure of vital visual systems reduce the vehicle’s visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V082
Manufacturer Braun Ambulances
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 29
Summary
Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chief XL Type I, Chief XL Type III, Express Plus Type I, Express Type III, and Liberty Type I vehicles. The high contact nodes may cause the module mounted turn signals, backup alarm, brake lights, and rearview camera to turn on intermittently or fail to activate.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the nodes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 419-232-7020. Braun’s number for this recall is 2024-2.
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.
Chronology :
December 2023 – January 2023: Customer with multiple units reported 1) turn signals randomly turn on and flash (not the signals on chassis, only on module: front and rear intersection lights, rear turns, rear side marker, patient compartment. Active commands show no turn signal input. 2) backup alarm, rear load lights, back up lights come on when the truck is in drive or park/neutral. 3) backup camera does not show on the MCC screen when in reverse, and 4) parking brake active command flashes and at times shows parking brake alarm on the vista. No other reports have been submitted at this time. After investigation and review, the decision was made to replace the high content nodes in the field in February 2024. This will remedy the know field issues and proactively address in the vehicles with this revision node that have not experienced issues. 29 total vehicles are impacted.
10 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| BRAUN AMBULANCES | CHIEF XL TYPE I | 2023-2024 |
| BRAUN AMBULANCES | CHIEF XL TYPE III | 2023-2024 |
| BRAUN AMBULANCES | EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I | 2023-2024 |
| BRAUN AMBULANCES | EXPRESS TYPE III | 2023-2024 |
| BRAUN AMBULANCES | LIBERTY TYPE I | 2023-2024 |
2 Associated Documents
Recall 573 Report – Non-Compliance Recall Report
RCLRPT-24V082-4983.PDF 217.609KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V082-8350.pdf 645.504KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-082
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Braun Ambulances FEB 08, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-082 Manufacturer Recall No. : 2024-2 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Braun Ambulances Address : 1170 Production Drive
Van Wert OH 45891
Company phone : 4192327020
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 29 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 : 2023-2024 Braun Ambulances Cheif XL I Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : DIESEL
Descriptive Information : Recall population was derived and includes a specific release of node, Braun/Weldon Part Number: 28739/6060-2010-00. This release was reported to be causing issues in trucks in the field in December 2023 into January 2024. These nodes can be identified by the part number on the back side of the node. This recall is limited to the beforementioned node. 5 Diesel Chief XL I vehicles are affected by the recall and will need nodes replaced with a remedied version.
Production Dates : NOV 01, 2023 – DEC 29, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2023-2024 Braun Ambulances Chief XL I Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : Recall population was derived and includes a specific release of node, Braun/Weldon Part Number: 28739/6060-2010-00. This release was reported to be causing issues in trucks in the field in December 2023 into January 2024. These nodes can be identified by the part number on the back side of the node. This recall is limited to the beforementioned node. 4 Gas Chief XL I vehicles are affected by the recall and will need nodes replaced with a remedied version.
Production Dates : NOV 01, 2023 – DEC 29, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-082 Page 2 Vehicle 3 : 2023-2024 Braun Ambulances Cheif XL III Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : Recall population was derived and includes a specific release of node, Braun/Weldon Part Number: 28739/6060-2010-00. This release was reported to be causing issues in trucks in the field in December 2023 into January 2024. These nodes can be identified by the part number on the back side of the node. This recall is limited to the beforementioned node. 13 Gas Chief XL III vehicles are affected by the recall and will need nodes replaced with a remedied version.
Production Dates : NOV 01, 2023 – DEC 29, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 4 : 2023-2024 Braun Ambulances Express Plus I Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : DIESEL
Descriptive Information : Recall population was derived and includes a specific release of node, Braun/Weldon Part Number: 28739/6060-2010-00. This release was reported to be causing issues in trucks in the field in December 2023 into January 2024. These nodes can be identified by the part number on the back side of the node. This recall is limited to the beforementioned node. 2 Diesel Express Plus I vehicles are affected by the recall and will need nodes replaced with a remedied version.
Production Dates : NOV 01, 2023 – DEC 29, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 5 : 2023-2024 Braun Ambulances Express III Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : Recall population was derived and includes a specific release of node, Braun/Weldon Part Number: 28739/6060-2010-00. This release was reported to be causing issues in trucks in the field in December 2023 into January 2024. These nodes can be identified by the part number on the back side of the node. This recall is limited to the beforementioned node. 2 Gas Express III vehicles are affected by the recall and will need nodes replaced with a remedied version.
Production Dates : NOV 01, 2023 – DEC 29, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-082 Page 3 Vehicle 6 : 2023-2024 Braun Ambulances Liberty I Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : DIESEL
Descriptive Information : Recall population was derived and includes a specific release of node, Braun/Weldon Part Number: 28739/6060-2010-00. This release was reported to be causing issues in trucks in the field in December 2023 into January 2024. These nodes can be identified by the part number on the back side of the node. This recall is limited to the beforementioned node. 3 Diesel Liberty I vehicles are affected by the recall and will need nodes replaced with a remedied version.
Production Dates : NOV 01, 2023 – DEC 29, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Braun Industries has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Type I and Type III Chief XL, Express, Express Plus, and Liberty vehicles produced from November 2023 through January 2024.
Incompatibilities of a new high content node revision and Braun vehicle systems may lead to malfunction of module mounted turn signals, backup alarms, backup cameras, and additional brake lighting.
FMVSS 1 : 108 – Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : In the affected vehicles, module mounted signals and visual systems may
inadvertently activate or fail to function increasing the risk of a crash.
Description of the Cause : Incompatibilities of a new high content node revision and Braun vehicle systems may lead to malfunction of module mounted turn signals, backup alarms, backup cameras, and additional brake lighting. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Module mounted signals and visual systems may inadvertently activate or fail to function. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : High Content Node
Component Description : V-Mux (Hercules) High Content Node
Component Part Number : Braun/Weldon Part Number: 28739/6060-2010-00 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-082 Page 4 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Braun Industries Address : 1170 Production Drive
Van Wert Ohio 45891
Country : United States Chronology :
December 2023 – January 2023: Customer with multiple units reported 1) turn signals randomly turn on and flash (not the signals on chassis, only on module: front and rear intersection lights, rear turns, rear side marker, patient compartment. Active commands show no turn signal input. 2) backup alarm, rear load lights, back up lights come on when the truck is in drive or park/neutral. 3) backup camera does not show on the MCC screen when in reverse, and 4) parking brake active command flashes and at times shows parking brake alarm on the vista. No other reports have been submitted at this time. After investigation and review, the decision was made to replace the high content nodes in the field in February 2024. This will remedy the know field issues and proactively address in the vehicles with this revision node that have not experienced issues. 29 total vehicles are impacted. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Braun will remedy the affected units free of charge by replacing the old
revision nodes with updated nodes. Replacement parts are estimated to be available March 1, 2024. Replacement is done by removing the affected nodes and installing the remedied nodes. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Affected High Content Node: Braun/Weldon Part Number: 28739/6060-2010-00
Replacement High Content Node: Braun/Weldon Part Number: 28740/6060-2010-01 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : New node started revision started in production on 2/1/24. All old revsion vehicles remaining on-site are quarantined until parts replacement is completed. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer letters will be initiall sent with follow up discussions and affected
vehicle lists. Customer letters will follow within 2 weeks. These will be mailed to the end customer.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 09, 2024 – FEB 23, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : FEB 16, 2024 – MAR 08, 2024 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-082
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
* NR – Not Reported
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