Recall 19V546 affects 256 2016-2019 Braun Braunability Mxv vehicles for overheating rear-seat latch wiring. Repair is free at any franchised Braun dealer.
Braun is recalling 256 2016-2019 Braunability Mxv wheelchair accessible conversion vehicles because the rear seat latch release solenoid can stay on and overheat wiring insulation. The resulting electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire, and Braun dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Tilt & Go front seat in a 2016-2019 Braun Braunability Mxv is built to tilt forward so a wheelchair user has more room to move inside the cabin. A switch controls an electric solenoid, which is a small powered actuator. When the switch is pressed, the solenoid releases the rear seat base latches from the floor-mounted strikers so the seat can move.
On affected vehicles, that solenoid circuit is not protected well enough against an electrical fault or a switch that is left activated. If the switch stays on, current keeps feeding the solenoid instead of shutting off. The wires can overheat, the insulation can melt, and the damaged wiring can create an electrical short circuit.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the problem occurs, an owner first notices it after the wiring has overheated, such as melted insulation near the seat wiring or signs of heat under the seat.
Who's affected?
Covers one Braunability Mxv model across the 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 model years, with wiring listed as the component for each year.
| 2018 Braun Braunability Mxv | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2016 Braun Braunability Mxv | wiring |
| 2017 Braun Braunability Mxv | wiring |
| 2019 Braun Braunability Mxv | wiring |
| Units affected | 256 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 4 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
An electrical short circuit raises the risk of a fire. The defect can happen without a warning sign, so treat this as a reason to schedule the recall repair soon once your VIN is confirmed. Until it is fixed, follow any instructions from Braun or the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Braun dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2019 Braun Braunability Mxv is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Braun dealer to schedule the free timer-component repair for the solenoid circuits that release the rear seat base latches.
- Bring the owner notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 19V546 when you call.
- Avoid unnecessary use of the rear seat base latch release switch until the repair is complete.
- Call Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359 with questions about the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Braun technician adds timer components to the solenoid circuits that release the rear seat base latches from the floor strikers. The added timers limit how long the switch activated solenoids stay energized, reducing the overheating condition described in recall 19V546. Parts and labor are covered, and the dealer repair is free under the recall. Braun has already notified owners about this available repair.
Timeline
| July 24, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 7, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V546?
Recall 19V546 covers 256 2016-2019 Braun Braunability Mxv wheelchair accessible conversion vehicles with rear-seat solenoid wiring that can overheat. The damaged wiring insulation can create an electrical short circuit, increasing the risk of fire. Braun dealers add timer components to the solenoid circuits for free.
What should I do if my 2016-2019 Braun Braunability Mxv is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V546. If it is, contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359 or a Braun dealer to schedule the timer-component installation. Reference recall 19V546 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Braun dealers add timer components to the solenoid circuits free of charge, so parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 19V546.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. In recall 19V546, the rear-seat latch-release solenoid can stay switched on, overheat the wires, melt the wiring insulation, and create an electrical short circuit. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free dealer repair if your vehicle is included.
What if I bought my Braunability Mxv used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received Braun's owner notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your Braunability Mxv is included, then call Braun customer service or a Braun dealer with recall 19V546.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V546000 |
|---|---|
| Braun customer service | 1-800-488-0359 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V546 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V546000 |
Source documents
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