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HighNHTSA·21V503000·Announced 2021-07-01

Maintainer Recalls 2015 Custom Body Heavy Rescue Truck for Excessive Light Brightness

Maintainer is recalling one 2015 Custom Body Heavy Rescue Truck because the rear LED lights may be too bright, potentially affecting other drivers' vision and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect (excessive light brightness) increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. is recalling one 2015 Custom Body Heavy Rescue Truck. The recall addresses a defect in the all-in-one rear LED lights, which may exceed the maximum light output allowed by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108. This excessive brightness can adversely affect the vision of other drivers.

The defect increases the risk of a crash due to the potential for visual impairment of other motorists. The vehicle fails to comply with federal safety standards regarding lamps and reflective devices.

Owners will be notified by Maintainer, who will provide instructions to obtain a free filter kit from the light manufacturer. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 23, 2021. Owners may also contact Maintainer's customer service at 1-800-831-8588 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MAINTAINER CUSTOM BODY
Brand
MAINTAINER
Manufacturer
Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Heavy Rescue Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1

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Model numbers (1)

  • CUSTOM BODY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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