Recall of 2025-2026 Demers FXP174 Ambulances for Seat Security Issues
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Braun Industries is recalling certain 2025-2026 Demers FXP174 ambulances due to potential floor weakness that may fail to secure seats during a crash, increasing injury risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 8, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Recall Article
What Happened
Braun Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2025-2026 Demers FXP174 ambulances because the floor may lack sufficient strength to secure seats in position during a crash, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207 and 210.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are 2025 and 2026 model year Demers FXP174 ambulances. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V098000, and approximately 14 units are affected. No specific UPCs or model numbers beyond FXP174 are provided.
What You Should Do
Owners should expect to receive interim notification letters by March 9, 2026. Contact Braun Ambulances' customer service at 1-800-363-7591 for more information. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, and the recall number is 2026-1.
Why This Matters
This recall highlights a safety concern where structural failure could prevent seats from properly restraining occupants during a crash, thereby increasing the risk of injury.
Source
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 26V098000
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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