EMS FLEET & PROCUREMENT GUIDE
Is Your Ambulance a Remount Candidate?
Whether your ambulance is a remount candidate comes down to one question: is the patient module structurally sound? Age alone doesn’t disqualify a unit — some Braun modules have reportedly been remounted five times with over a million cumulative miles when properly maintained. What does disqualify a module is severe corrosion, significant accident damage, or an obsolete design that can’t be brought up to current NFPA 1917 or CAAS GVS standards. A qualified remount shop will inspect the module’s sub-frame before quoting the project to confirm eligibility either way.
The one question that actually matters
Structural condition of the module — not age — determines remount eligibility. Some Braun modules have reportedly been remounted five times with over a million cumulative miles when properly maintained. What disqualifies a module is severe corrosion, significant accident damage, or an obsolete design that can’t be brought up to current standards.
How eligibility gets confirmed
A qualified remount shop will inspect the module’s sub-frame directly before quoting the project — this structural inspection, not a mileage or age cutoff, is what actually determines whether your unit qualifies.
Common Questions
How do I know if my ambulance qualifies for a remount?
The deciding factor is the module’s structural condition, not its age — a solid box with a worn engine or chassis is a strong candidate.
What disqualifies a module from being remounted?
Severe corrosion, significant accident damage, or an obsolete design that can’t be brought up to current NFPA 1917/CAAS GVS standards.
Is there an age limit for remount eligibility?
No hard cutoff — some Braun modules have been remounted five times with over a million cumulative miles, per industry sources, when properly maintained.
Can I remount a Type 2 ambulance?
Rarely — Type 2 modules are integrated into the van body rather than built as a separable box, so there’s typically nothing to transfer.
Who evaluates whether my ambulance qualifies?
A qualified remount shop will conduct a structural inspection of the module’s sub-frame before quoting the project.