CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES
- Problem
- Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. (Maintainer) is recalling one 2019 Custom Bodies Heavy Rescue emergency response vehicle. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance.
- Risk
- An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Maintainer has notified the owner, and a Spartan dealer will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A 2019 Maintainer Custom Bodies Heavy Rescue emergency response vehicle may have a brake relay valve with an air flow restriction. This can cause the vehicle to take longer to stop than expected.
An increase in stopping distance raises the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this added risk, especially when driving in traffic or in situations that require quick braking.
The repair is free. A Spartan dealer will inspect and replace the brake relay valve at no charge. Owners can contact Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Maintainer Custom Body | 2019 |
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