The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V139000·Announced 2022-03-09

Maintainer Recalls 2021-2022 Crane Trucks Due to Fire Risk

Maintainer is recalling 2021-2022 crane-equipped truck bodies because an inductor may contact the frame, causing an electric arc and increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (inductor contacting frame) that creates a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 Maintainer crane-equipped truck bodies with a Miller Enpak. The recall involves 17 vehicles.

The output inductor in these vehicles may contact the frame of the Enpak, which can cause an electric arc. This condition increases the risk of a fire.

Dealers will install a new cross bracket free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2022. Owners may 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 CRANE W/ SERVICE BODY
Brand
MAINTAINER
Manufacturer
Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
17

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)

  • CRANE W/ SERVICE BODY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · MAINTAINER

Same manufacturer · Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc.

See all →

Same hazard · fire

See all →

Similar recalls