Steering: hydraulic power assist systemRecall 19V-894 · 2019 Maintainer Custom Body
Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. recall 19V-894 covers 1 2019 Maintainer Custom Body for a steering: hydraulic power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V894000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 2019 to August 30, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.