2019–2021 Demers Ambulances MX170E Ford E-Series, 2019–2020 Demers Ambulances Type I (MXP170E) Recall: Locking pin assembly in the sliding attendant seat may fail under certain…
NHTSA campaign 21V183000 · Seats · filed Mar 17, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Demers Ambulances | MX170E Ford E-Series | 2019, 2021 |
| Demers Ambulances | Type I (MXP170E) | 2019, 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V183000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.