Braun Corporation recall 26V171

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

Defect

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The installed window may have the wrong type of glass for an emergency exit. As such, these vehicles fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Risk / consequence

A noncompliant emergency exit can increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the window, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by May 26, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

Chronology of events

1. Feb 24, 2026

   2/24/2026: During a vendor process review related to regulatory compliance for a new model vehicle, BraunAbility identified that vehicles with a GVWR of less than 10,000 pounds are required to comply with FMVSS No. 226, "Ejection Mitigation." BraunAbility determined that a review of historical production records was necessary to confirm whether any vehicles had been manufactured without confirmation of compliance with FMVSS No. 226.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

Apr 13, 2026 - May 13, 2026 No Dealers

Owner notification

Apr 13, 2026 - May 13, 2026 Phased Recall