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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 25V914📅 Jan 5, 2026

2021–2026 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I & 2021–2026 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type III + 5 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Braun Industries, Inc. (Braun Ambulances) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Chief XL I, Chief XL III, 2021-2025 Express Plus I, Liberty I, 2025 Express III, Select Chief XL I, and Super Chief I emergency vehicles equipped with a Pran system. The battery isolator may fail, causing a loss of electrical systems such as interior, exterior lighting, and patient support systems.

💥 The risk

A loss of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. A loss of patient support systems can delay care, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Braun Service or an authorized dealer will update the software, modify wiring, and replace the battery isolator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2026. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances' customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun Ambulances number for this recall is 2025-02.

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
25V914000
Manufacturer recall #
2025-02
Manufacturer
Braun Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
162
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-877-344-9990
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 12, 2026
Built
Jul 1, 2025 – Dec 30, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 25V914 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 25V914?

2021–2026 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I & 2021–2026 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type III + 5 more. 162 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 Ambulances dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-344-9990.