Maintainer Custom Body (2015) – 19V898000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

MAINTAINER

Model Of Vehicle

CUSTOM BODY

Year

2015

Recall Campaign Number

19V898000

Component Description

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Reservoir

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Maintainer Corporation Of Iowa, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20150401

End Of Manufacture

20191216

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

3

Date Owners Notified

20191223

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Maintainer Corporation Of Iowa, Inc.

Date Report Received

20191218

Make Campaign Number

19V-674

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

121