Maintainer Custom Body recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 16, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. recalls 2019 Maintainer Custom Body

Recall number

19V894000

Brand / firm

Maintainer

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1 units

Why it was recalled

A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. (Maintainer) is recalling one 2019 Custom Bodies Heavy Rescue emergency response vehicle. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.

What to do

Maintainer has notified the owner, and a Spartan dealer will install new shock bolts, and shims if necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.