Maintainer Recalls 2019 Custom Body Heavy Rescue Vehicle for Brake Defect
Maintainer is recalling one 2019 Custom Body Heavy Rescue vehicle because a brake relay valve defect may cause extended stopping distances, 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 in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. is recalling one 2019 Custom Body Heavy Rescue emergency response vehicle. The recall addresses a potential defect in the brake relay valve, which may have an air flow restriction. This restriction can result in an extended stopping distance for the vehicle.
The increased stopping distance raises the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text. The recall began on December 20, 2019.
Owners have been notified by Maintainer. A Spartan dealer will inspect and replace the valve free of charge. Owners may contact Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline is available at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MAINTAINER CUSTOM BODY
- Brand
- MAINTAINER
- Manufacturer
- Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1
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)
- CUSTOM BODY
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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