Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V155000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-03-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V155000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc.
Vehicles affected
12
Reported to NHTSA
2019-03-01
Owners notified
2018-09-12

Defect description

Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. (Maintainer) is recalling certain 2017-2018 MCB Custom Bodies Responders/Rescue Walkaround vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

Safety risk

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Maintainer will notify owners instructing them how to obtain replacement brake lights, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2018. Owners may contact Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.

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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
MAINTAINER Rescue2018 2017

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.