CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. (Maintainer) is recalling one 2015 Custom Bodies Heavy Rescue Truck. The all-in-one rear LED lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Maintainer will notify the owner, and provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Maintainer's customer service at 1-800-831-8588.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
This recall covers one 2015 Custom Bodies Heavy Rescue Truck built by Maintainer Corporation of Iowa. The all-in-one rear LED lights may be brighter than federal limits allow, which means the vehicle does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices.
Excessively bright lights can affect the vision of other drivers, making it harder for them to see and react safely around the truck and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Maintainer will supply instructions for obtaining a filter kit from the light manufacturer at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 23, 2021. For questions, contact Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588.
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Affected vehicles
| Maintainer Custom Body | 2015 |
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