Recall 16V555 affects 139 2016 Braun Mxv vehicles for seat wiring that can affect passenger air bag deployment. Repair is free at a Braun dealer.
Braun is recalling 139 2016 Mxv wheelchair-accessible vehicles because the passenger seat electrical harness can be crushed between the seat structure and seat riser. That damage can prevent correct passenger air bag deployment in a crash and increase injury risk for the seat occupant; Braun dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The passenger seat electrical harness in the 2016 Braun Mxv is the bundle of wires that carries power and control signals to the passenger seat. It lets the seat adjustment controls and seat temperature controls work as intended. On this mobility conversion, the seat sits with added conversion hardware built around the Ford Explorer chassis.
On affected Mxv vehicles, that harness was routed in the wrong place during the wheelchair accessible conversion. The wire bundle can get pinched between the passenger seat structure and the seat riser. As the seat is used, the pressure can crush the harness and wear through the insulation that protects the electrical conductors.
Owners can notice the passenger seat controls stop working, the seat temperature controls stop responding, or the seat behaving as if power has been interrupted. Those are warning signs that the harness has already been damaged. If the controls fail, describe it as possible passenger seat harness damage near the seat riser.
Who's affected?
The same 2016 Mxv scope is tied to adaptive/mobility equipment and wiring, so owners should use the VIN rather than the component label to confirm inclusion.
| 2016 Braun Mxv | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2016 Braun Mxv | wiring |
| Units affected | 139 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 3 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A crushed seat harness can stop the passenger air bag from deploying correctly, increasing injury risk to the seat occupant in a crash. If seat movement or temperature controls stop working, treat that as a warning sign and schedule the inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Braun dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Braun Mxv is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Braun dealer to schedule the free seat-wiring-harness inspection and routing repair that fixes the passenger air bag deployment concern.
- Bring the recall notice if Braun mailed one. Reference recall number 16V555 when you call.
- Use the front passenger seat cautiously until the harness is inspected; the issue involves passenger air bag deployment in a crash.
- Call Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359 if you need help finding the repair location.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Braun technician inspects the passenger seat wiring harness routing. If the harness is routed incorrectly or has been damaged between the seat structure and seat riser, the technician replaces it and routes the wiring correctly. The inspection, replacement harness, and labor are free under the recall. Braun has a standard reimbursement plan on file for documented out-of-pocket repairs paid before the recall notice. Bring repair paperwork and proof of payment to the service desk when you ask about reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 26, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 26, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V555?
Recall 16V555 covers 139 2016 Braun Mxv vehicles built on a Ford Explorer chassis. The passenger seat electrical harness can be crushed between the seat structure and the wheelchair-accessible conversion seat riser, which can prevent correct passenger air bag deployment in a crash. Braun dealers inspect the routing and replace or reroute the harness for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Braun Mxv is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 16V555. If it is, contact a Braun dealer to schedule the passenger seat wiring harness inspection. Reference recall number 16V555 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to perform the recall repair at no cost. Braun dealers will inspect the seat wiring harness routing and replace or correctly route any improperly routed or damaged harness for free.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is incorrect passenger air bag deployment in a crash. A crushed passenger seat electrical harness can keep the air bag system from working correctly for the seat occupant, increasing injury risk. The free dealer repair addresses the harness routing and damage.
Who do I call about recall 16V555?
Call a Braun dealer or Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359. Ask for recall 16V555 and have your VIN ready so the service desk can confirm whether your 2016 Braun Mxv is included and schedule the free harness inspection.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V555000 |
|---|---|
| Braun customer service | 1-800-488-0359 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V555 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V555000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →