Air bags: frontalRecall 17V-616 · 2016 Braun Braunability MXV
Braun Corporation recall 17V-616 covers 308 2016 Braun Braunability MXV for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on October 3, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 31% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V616000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain model year 2016 BraunAbility MXV wheelchair accessible conversion vehicles built on Ford Explorer chassis. If the driver or front passenger seat is moved to its most rearward position, the seat position sensor may be dislodged, preventing the air bag control unit from accurately calculating the frontal air bag deployment force needed in the event of a crash.
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the frontal air bag does not deploy with the proper force, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Braun will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat base pedestals to provide the necessary clearance for the seat position sensor, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2017. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
31%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 8, 2016 to November 16, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.