2019–2023 Braun Ambulances Chief XL Type I, 2019–2023 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I, 2019–2023 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I Recall: Liquid Spring suspension systems may come in direct contact with the right…
NHTSA campaign 23V331000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed May 9, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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 in the loss of the rear brakes.
The risk
The loss of rear brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Braun Ambulances | Chief XL Type I | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Braun Ambulances | Express Plus Type I | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Braun Ambulances | Liberty Type I | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V331000 (manufacturer number 2023-01). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.