Defect Description For Recall
Braun Ambulances (Braun) Is Recalling Certain 2019 Chief Xl Type I And Liberty Ambulances Built On Ram 4500 Or 5500 Chassis Equipped With Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.), Part Numbers Ds135Rs3A, Ds135Rs3Af, Ds135Rs3-Dm. The Rear Brake Caliper Flexible Line May Have Been Routed So That It Contacts A Suspension Component, Possibly Causing Excessive Wear And A Loss Of Rear Brakes. The Affected System Component Is The Rear Brake Caliper Flexible Line Which May Be Causing Brake Caliper To Wear Due To Contact Suspension Components.
Make Of Vehicle
BRAUN AMBULANCES
Model Of Vehicle
CHIEF XL TYPE I
Year
2019
Recall Campaign Number
20V316000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Braun Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Replace The Rear Brake Caliper Flexible Lines And Hardware, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began July 21, 2020. Owners May Contact Braun At 1-877-344-9990.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Braun Ambulances
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
10
Date Owners Notified
20200721
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Braun Ambulances
Date Report Received
20200529