NHTSA Campaign 19V546000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Issued by Braun Corporation · Reported Jul 24, 2019 · 256 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ford Explorer BraunAbility MXV wheelchair accessible conversion vehicles. The switch-activated electric solenoid used to release the rear seat base latches from the floor-mounted strikers may unintentionally switch and stay on. In this case, the wires may overheat, causing the wiring insulation to melt, possibly resulting in an electrical short circuit.
Consequence
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Braun has notified owners, and dealers will add timer components to the solenoid circuits, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAUN | BRAUNABILITY MXV | 2016 | 256 |
| BRAUN | BRAUNABILITY MXV | 2017 | 256 |
| BRAUN | BRAUNABILITY MXV | 2018 | 256 |
| BRAUN | BRAUNABILITY MXV | 2019 | 256 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V546000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.