Recall 26V098 affects 7 2025-2026 Demers Ambulances FXP174 ambulances for weak seat-support flooring. Repair will be free at a franchised Demers Ambulances dealer once available.
Demers Ambulances is recalling 7 2025-2026 FXP174 ambulances under recall 26V098 because the issue involves floor strength where seats are secured. During a crash, structural failure can keep a seat from properly restraining an occupant and increase injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once Demers Ambulances makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The floor structure in the 2025-2026 Demers Ambulances FXP174 modular body is more than a walking surface. It also supports the seat assemblies and seat belt anchor points, so those parts stay fixed when the ambulance is in service and during a crash.
On affected ambulances, the floor substructure is not strong enough to properly secure the seat assembly. Demers Ambulances found the issue during testing for FMVSS 207, which covers seating systems, and FMVSS 210, which covers seat belt anchorages. If the floor lets the seat or belt anchorage move in a crash, the occupant restraint system does not hold the person in the intended position.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is inside the floor structure, so an owner or operator should not expect a dashboard light or visible seat problem before the weakness matters in a crash.
Who's affected?
The same FXP174 modular ambulance body is tied to both body-structure and seat-assembly components for the 2025 and 2026 model years.
| 2025 Demers Ambulances FXP174 | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2025 Demers Ambulances FXP174 | seat assembly |
| 2026 Demers Ambulances FXP174 | body or structural component |
| 2026 Demers Ambulances FXP174 | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 7 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
If the seat structure fails in a crash, the seat can stop restraining an occupant correctly, increasing the risk of injury. Until the remedy opens, confirm whether your VIN is included and follow any interim instructions from Demers Ambulances. Repair will be free at any franchised Demers Ambulances dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025-2026 Demers Ambulances FXP174 is included in this recall.
- Watch for the follow-up owner letter before scheduling the final repair; the remedy is still under development.
- Call Demers Ambulances customer service at 1-800-363-7591 with questions and reference recall number 26V098.
- Limit use until Demers Ambulances gives repair instructions, because the floor strength issue affects how seats restrain occupants in a crash.
- Save any repair paperwork and receipts if you paid for related seat or floor-structure work before the recall repair opens.
What happens at the repair
Demers Ambulances is still developing the final repair for the FXP174 ambulance floor and seat securement issue. Once the remedy is available, a Demers Ambulances technician will complete the repair procedure Demers provides, and parts and labor will be covered under the recall. Demers allows 5 hours for the dealer repair. Owner reimbursement is not offered for this campaign because the affected ambulances are still in dealer control and no owner payment is planned.
| Estimated time at dealer | 300 minutes |
|---|---|
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
Timeline
| February 20, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| March 9, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| March 9, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| April 9, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V098?
Recall 26V098 covers 7 2025-2026 Demers Ambulances FXP174 ambulances with a floor-strength defect that affects seat securement during a crash. Structural failure can keep the seat from properly restraining an occupant, increasing injury risk. The final remedy is still under development.
What should I do if my 2025-2026 Demers Ambulances FXP174 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific ambulance is included in recall 26V098. If it is, contact a franchised Demers Ambulances dealer or Braun Ambulances customer service at 1-800-363-7591 and reference Braun Ambulances recall number 2026-1.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Braun Ambulances is still developing the final remedy for recall 26V098, and additional owner letters will be sent once that free repair becomes available.
Is it safe to drive a Demers Ambulances FXP174 with this recall?
The recall does not include a do-not-drive instruction. The stated risk is that structural failure can prevent a seat from properly restraining an occupant during a crash. Confirm your VIN, keep the recall number available, and ask the dealer or Braun Ambulances what operating guidance applies before the final repair opens.
When will owners be notified about recall 26V098?
Braun Ambulances expected to mail interim owner letters on March 9, 2026, explaining the safety risk. The company will send additional letters once the final remedy is available. Used-vehicle owners still need a VIN check because mailed notices follow the ownership information available to the manufacturer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V098000 |
|---|---|
| Demers Ambulances customer service | 1-800-363-7591 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V098 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V098000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →