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SevereNHTSA·18V669000·Announced 2018-09-25

Maintainer Service Mechanic Bodies Recalled for Driveshaft Interference Risk

Maintainer is recalling 2017-2018 Service Mechanic Bodies mounted on Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks because a hydraulic pump may interfere with the front axle driveshaft, potentially causing separation and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a driveshaft may separate, resulting in damage to other components and an increased risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury/property-damage potential.

Plain-English summary

Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Maintainer Service Mechanic Bodies that are mounted on Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks. The recall involves 32 affected vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a FORCE America Hydraulic pump that can interfere with the front axle driveshaft when the front suspension is fully articulated. This interference can cause wear and the possible premature failure of the driveshaft.

If the driveshaft separates, it may result in damage to other nearby components and increase the risk of a crash. No specific dates or geographic distribution details beyond the model years are provided in the source text.

Maintainer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing pump with a different brand hydraulic pump and inspect the front axle driveshaft for damage, replacing it as needed, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2018. Owners may contact Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MAINTAINER SERVICE/MECHANICBODY FORD
Brand
MAINTAINER
Manufacturer
Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck Body / Upfit
Hazard
Affected units
32

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SERVICE/MECHANICBODY FORD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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