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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 19V898📅 Dec 18, 2019

2015, 2019 Maintainer Custom Body recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. (Maintainer) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Custom Bodies Heavy Rescue emergency response vehicles equipped with a pneumatically-controlled automatic tire chain system. The air pressure control lines may not be pressure-protected.

💥 The risk

Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Maintainer has notified owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
19V898000
Manufacturer recall #
19V-674
Manufacturer
Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc.
Vehicles affected
3
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Owner phone
1-800-831-8588
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 23, 2019
Built
Apr 1, 2015 – Dec 16, 2019
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 19V898 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 19V898?

2015, 2019 Maintainer Custom Body. 3 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Maintainer dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-831-8588.