Braun Corporation recall 24E017
- Manufacturer
- Braun Corporation
- Units affected
- 92
- Recall opened
- Mar 13, 2024
- Report date
- Feb 15, 2024
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Equipment
Affected vehicles (1)
- BRAUN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS9999
Component / system
Defect
The Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain BraunAbility Wheelchair Lifts, with part number NULC65S32X60I. The outer barrier may deploy unexpectedly. As such, these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Risk / consequence
Unexpected outer barrier deployment may result in the platform not securely retaining the wheelchair, increasing the risk of injury to lift occupants.
Remedy
Dealers will relocate the ground sensing pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2024. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Chronology of events
- February 2024
In February 2024, a BraunAbility customer performed testing outside of required scope and found under extreme conditions outer barrier deploys prematurely. BraunAbility performed investigation and validated the concern on 2/12/2024.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- MAR 11, 2024 - MAR 12, 2024
- Owner notification
- MAR 13, 2024 - MAR 13, 2024
Source: NHTSA campaign 24E017000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.