Recalls for 2015 Maintainer Custom Body

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

Posted on: 2019-12-18
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.  

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.  

DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Posted on: 2021-07-02
Description
Maintainer corporation of iowa, inc.  (maintainer) is recalling one 2015 custom bodies heavy rescue truck.  The all-in-one rear led lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers.  As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.  

Consequence
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Maintainer will notify the owner, and provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge.  The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed in july 2021.  Owners may contact maintainer's customer service at 1-800-831-8588.  

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.nhtsa.gov.