2016–2019 Braun Braunability MXV recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ford Explorer BraunAbility MXV wheelchair accessible conversion vehicles. The switch-activated electric solenoid used to release the rear seat base latches from the floor-mounted strikers may unintentionally switch and stay on. In this case, the wires may overheat, causing the wiring insulation to melt, possibly resulting in an electrical short circuit.
💥 The risk
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
🔧 The fix
Braun has notified owners, and dealers will add timer components to the solenoid circuits, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2019. 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
- 19V546000
- Manufacturer
- Braun Corporation
- Vehicles affected
- 256
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-488-0359
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 7, 2019
- Built
- Dec 11, 2017 – Jun 7, 2019
- 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.