How many recalls does the 2020 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I have?

The 2020 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2020 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I has an open recall?

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2020 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2020 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 663 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24V063000 2024-02-01 628 affected

Defect

Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chief XL I, Express Plus I, Chief XL III, Liberty I, Super Chief I, Signature Series III, Signature Series I, and 2020-2024 Express III emergency vehicles equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the…

Consequence

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy

Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359. Braun's number for this recall is 2024-01.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 23V331000 2023-05-09 35 affected

Defect

Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Chief XL Type I, Express Plus Type I, and Liberty Type I ambulances built on Chevrolet medium and heavy-duty chassis. The Liquid Spring suspension systems may come in direct contact with the right rear brake line, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting…

Consequence

The loss of rear brake function can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace and reroute the rear brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2023. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-866-305-8402. Braun's number for this recall is 2023-01.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.