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2020 Northstar Ambulance — federal recalls on file

2 federal recalls reported for the 2020 Northstar Ambulance

These are federal recalls reported for the 2020 Northstar Ambulance. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

24V-001 Open recall Jan 4, 2024

Braun Northwest

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Braun Northwest is recalling certain 2020-2021 Northstar ambulances. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.

Risk: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy: Braun Northwest will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 20224. Owners may contact Braun Northwest customer service at 1-877-344-9990. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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21V-305 Open recall Apr 30, 2021

Braun Northwest

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Braun Northwest is recalling certain 2013-2020 NorthStar Ambulance equipped with Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD displays used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. The displays may experience low voltage spikes and cause the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional.

Risk: A locked up or nonfunctional LCD display can delay emergency efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the displays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 10, 2021. Owners may contact Braun Northwest customer service at 1-360-748-0195. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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