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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 17V616📅 Oct 5, 2017

2016 Braun Braunability MXV recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain model year 2016 BraunAbility MXV wheelchair accessible conversion vehicles built on Ford Explorer chassis. If the driver or front passenger seat is moved to its most rearward position, the seat position sensor may be dislodged, preventing the air bag control unit from accurately calculating the frontal air bag deployment force needed in the event of a crash.

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, if the frontal air bag does not deploy with the proper force, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Braun will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat base pedestals to provide the necessary clearance for the seat position sensor, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2017. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
17V616000
Manufacturer
Braun Corporation
Vehicles affected
308
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; SEATS
Owner phone
1-800-488-0359
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 20, 2017
Built
Feb 8, 2016 – Nov 16, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 17V616 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 17V616?

2016 Braun Braunability MXV. 308 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Braun dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-488-0359.