2017–2020 Demers TSE & 2017–2020 Demers Ambulances EXE recall: seat belt
⚠️ What's wrong
Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Demers TSE and EXE Ambulances for a problem with the seat belt system installed in the rear medical module of the ambulance at the side-facing bench seating positions. Continued use of affected upper seat belt harness may result in a partial or complete separation from its mounting.
💥 The risk
Separation of the upper harness may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Braun Ambulances will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the harness mounting bolts with a modified configuration, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2020. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances customer service at 1-877-344-9990.
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
- 20V661000
- Manufacturer
- Braun Ambulances
- Vehicles affected
- 291
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Owner phone
- 1-877-344-9990
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 16, 2020
- 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.