The defect
Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2022 Demers ambulances, models MX164E, MX170E, MXP150E, MXP150Z, MXP153E, MXP170MLE, MXP170Z, and 2020, 2022 MXP170E. The rear step of the ambulance may fail under weight due to incorrect welding.
The risk
A rear entry step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury to the user.
The remedy
Braun will send a reinforcement plate to be installed on the rear step, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-877-344-9990.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Demers MX164E | 2022 |
| Demers MX170E | 2022 |
| Demers MXP150E | 2022 |
| Demers MXP150Z | 2022 |
| Demers MXP153E | 2022 |
| Demers MXP170E | 2020, 2022 |
| Demers MXP170MLE | 2022 |
| Demers MXP170Z | 2022 |
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demers MX164E | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Demers MX170E | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Demers MXP150E | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Demers MXP150Z | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Demers MXP153E | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Demers MXP170E | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Demers MXP170E | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Demers MXP170MLE | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Demers MXP170Z | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
Other structure recalls in 2023
80 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the structure; Braun Ambulances filed 16 campaigns in all.
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| 23V874000 21 Dec 2023 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| 23V869000 21 Dec 2023 | General Motors, LLC |
| 23V875000 21 Dec 2023 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| 23V876000 21 Dec 2023 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| 23V872000 21 Dec 2023 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| 23V860000 19 Dec 2023 | Airstream, Inc. |
| 23V854000 15 Dec 2023 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023