INDIANA – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued three new safety recalls affecting various vehicles, ranging from emergency ambulances and luxury SUVs to heavy-duty trailers.
Manufacturers involved—Braun Industries, Jaguar Land Rover, and East Trailers LLC—are coordinating with federal regulators to address defects including electrical failures, labeling errors, and structural welding issues.
Braun Industries, Inc. has issued a major recall for several ambulance models due to potential electrical system failures. The defect could lead to a loss of critical power or equipment malfunction during emergency operations.
- Models Affected: * Chief XL (Type I & III): 2021–2026
- Express Plus (Type I): 2021–2025
- Express (Type III): 2025
- Liberty (Type I): 2021–2025
- Select Chief XL (Type I): 2025
- Super Chief (Type I): 2025
- NHTSA ID: 25V914
Jaguar Land Rover North America is recalling certain 2026 Range Rover Sport models. The factory certification labels on these vehicles display incorrect weight information. While this may seem minor, incorrect weight ratings can lead to vehicle overloading, which negatively impacts braking, handling, and tire integrity.
- NHTSA ID: 26V005
- Manufacturer Recall Number: N914
Heavy Equipment Safety: East Trailers Rear Impact Guard Issues
East Trailers LLC is recalling 2024–2026 East Beast and East Beast II trailers. A manufacturing defect involving incorrect welds could cause the rear impact guard (the “underride guard”) to detach. This guard is a critical safety feature designed to prevent smaller vehicles from sliding underneath the trailer during a rear-end collision.
- NHTSA ID: 26V007
- Compliance Standard: Fails to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 223 and 224.
How to Check Your Vehicle
Vehicle owners are urged to take the following steps to ensure their safety:
- Use the Look-up Tool: Visit the NHTSA Recall Website and enter your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or your license plate number.
- Contact Your Dealer: If your vehicle is affected, contact your local dealership immediately to schedule a repair.
- Cost: By law, all safety recall repairs must be performed FREE of charge to the owner.
