2021-2026 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I, 2021-2026 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type III, 2021-2025 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I and 4 more models recall: Electrical Systems May Fail
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 31, 2025.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
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.
- Who's affected
162 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2021-2026 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I, 2021-2026 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type III, 2021-2025 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I, 2021-2025 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I, 2025 Braun Ambulances Express Type III, 2025 Braun Ambulances Select Chief XL I and 1 more model.
- Compared with
Braun Industries, Inc. has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 3 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
18 earlier NHTSA recalls by Braun Industries, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Oct. 9, 2025 2023-2026 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I, 2023-2026 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I, 2023-2026 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I and 2 more models recall: Cruise Control May Not Turn Off/FMVSS 105, 124 (agency record)
- May 20, 2025 2016-2024 Demers TSE, 2016-2018 Demers MX164E, 2016-2018 Demers MXP150E and 2 more models recall: Cushion Equipment Storage May Detach (agency record)
- April 30, 2024 Braun Industries, Inc. recall: Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire (agency record)
- Feb. 8, 2024 Braun Industries, Inc. recall: Incompatible Node May Cause Loss of Brake Lights (agency record)
- Feb. 1, 2024 Braun Industries, Inc. recall: Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I 2021-2026
- Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type III 2021-2026
- Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I 2021-2025
- Braun Ambulances Express Type III 2025
- Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I 2021-2025
- Braun Ambulances Select Chief XL I 2025
- Braun Ambulances Super Chief Type I 2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V914000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Braun Industries, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 31, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 162 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 2025-02 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record