The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
- Braun Industries is recalling certain 2021-2026 Chief XL I, Chief XL III, 2021-2025 Express Plus I, Liberty I, 2025 Express III, Select Chief XL I, and Super Chief I emergency vehicles equipped with a Pran system. The battery isolator may fail, causing a loss of electrical systems such as interior, exterior lighting, and patient support systems. A loss of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. A loss of patient support systems can delay care, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA says 162 units are potentially affected by the recall.
- East Trailers is recalling certain 2024-2026 Beast and Beast II trailers. An improper weld may fail, causing the rear impact guard to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 223, "Rear Impact Guards" and 224, "Rear Impact Protection." A detached rear impact guard cannot mitigate the impact of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA says 797 units are potentially affected by the recall.
