MAINTAINER RESCUE 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V155000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MAINTAINER | RESCUE | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-09-12 | 2019-03-01 | 2019-03-04 |
Production Dates: 2017-09-28 - 2018-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc.
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
