2018 Northstar Ambulance

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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0Owner complaints

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1Recall campaigns

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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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What owners actually said

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Official recalls

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21V305000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

Apr 30, 2021

Braun Northwest is recalling certain 2013-2020 NorthStar Ambulance equipped with Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD displays used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. The displays may experience low voltage spikes and cause the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A locked up or nonfunctional LCD display can delay emergency efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the displays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 10, 2021. Owners may contact Braun Northwest customer service at 1-360-748-0195.

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NHTSA investigations

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