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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 21V183📅 Mar 18, 2021

2019, 2021 Demers Ambulances MX170E Ford E-Series & 2019–2020 Demers Ambulances Type I (MXP170E) recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2019 and 2021 MX170E Ford E-Series, and 2019-2020 MXP170E Dodge Ram 5500 Demers Ambulance vehicles equipped with a sliding attendant seat on the passenger-side of the ambulance patient compartment. The locking pin assembly in the sliding attendant seat may fail under certain loading conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

💥 The risk

If the locking pin fails, the occupant may not be sufficiently restrained during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

🔧 The fix

Braun will notify owners and dealers will replace the locking pin assembly, free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2021. 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
21V183000
Manufacturer
Braun Ambulances
Vehicles affected
12
Component
SEATS; SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Owner phone
1-877-344-9990
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 2, 2021
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 21V183 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 21V183?

2019, 2021 Demers Ambulances MX170E Ford E-Series & 2019–2020 Demers Ambulances Type I (MXP170E). 12 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Demers Ambulances dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-344-9990.