Maintainer Corporation of Iowa – Loss of Power Steering Assist

Maintainer Corporation of Iowa (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.

Report Received Date 12/16/2019
NHTSA ID 19V894000
Consequence Summary A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code Spartan 19V-523
Potentially Affected 1
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V894000)