Demers TSE; Demers Ambulances EXE: Seat belts

Date

Oct. 27, 2020

Filed by

Braun Ambulances

Vehicles

Demers TSE (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020); Demers Ambulances EXE (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Braun Industries, Inc.

Component

Seat Belts

Description of the defect

Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Demers TSE and EXE Ambulances for a problem with the seat belt system installed in the rear medical module of the ambulance at the side-facing bench seating positions. Continued use of affected upper seat belt harness may result in a partial or complete separation from its mounting.

Potentially affected

291

What can happen

Separation of the upper harness may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Braun Ambulances will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the harness mounting bolts with a modified configuration, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2020. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances customer service at 1-877-344-9990.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Nov. 16, 2020

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Seat Belt · 6-point harness · K046315

Recall number

20V661000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.