2014–2022 Braun Ambulances Chief XL, 2014–2022 Braun Ambulances Express, 2014–2022 Braun Ambulances Express Plus and 5 other models Recall: Excessive voltage may damage the condenser fan relay, resulting in failure…
NHTSA campaign 22V911000 · Visibility · filed Dec 9, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2014-2022 Chief XL, Express, Express Plus, Liberty, Patriot, Signature, Super Chief, and TLC vehicles. Excessive voltage may damage the condenser fan relay, resulting in failure and overheating of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system.
The risk
HVAC system failure from overheating can increase the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will replace the relay and install a diode, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun's number for this recall is 2022-02.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Braun Ambulances | Chief XL | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Braun Ambulances | Express | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Braun Ambulances | Express Plus | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Braun Ambulances | Liberty | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Braun Ambulances | Patriot | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Braun Ambulances | Signature Series | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Braun Ambulances | Super Chief | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Braun Ambulances | TLC | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V911000 (manufacturer number 2022-02). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.