Mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devicesRecall 20V-261 · International and International Motors vehicles
Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. recall 20V-261 covers 16 International and International Motors vehicles for a mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices problem, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q1) shows 38% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V261000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. (Maintainer) is recalling certain modified 2019-2020 International CV 515 and Chevrolet Silverado tow vehicles equipped with Allison 2700 series transmissions with Chelsea Power Take Offs (PTO). The PTOs were installed incorrectly and as a result, the attachment hardware may loosen over time.
The risk
If the PTO attachment hardware loosens it could cause a loss of transmission fluid which may result in the rear wheel locking up, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Maintainer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the PTO and install a new attachment stud kit, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2020. Owners may contact Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
38%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.