MAINTAINER SERVICE/MECHANICBODY FORD 2017: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V669000

Make Model Year
MAINTAINER SERVICE/MECHANICBODY FORD 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-10-09 2018-09-25 2018-10-01

Production Dates: 2017-12-12 - 2018-09-17

Manufacturers Involved: Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc.

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 32

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. "Maintainer" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Maintainer Service Mechanic Bodies mounted on Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks. These vehicles have a FORCE America Hydraulic pump that can interfere with the front axle driveshaft when the front suspension is fully articulated, causing wear and the possible premature failure of the driveshaft.

Consequence

Interference with the front axle driveshaft could cause the drive shaft to separate, resulting in damage to other nearby components, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Maintainer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing pump with a different brand hydraulic pump, and inspect the front axle driveshaft for damage, replacing it as needed, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. Owners may contact Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588.

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.