Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. Recalls
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Loss of Hydraulic Crane Control
Losing control over the crane while it is moving may increase the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
Maintainer will install a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588.
Output Inductor May Contact Frame
An electric arc increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will install a new cross bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Maintainer's customer service at 1-800-831-8588.
Belt May Damage Power Cable or Fuel Line
A damaged power cable and/or diesel fuel hose can cause a short-circuit or fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Dealers will reinstall the sheetmetal guard as necessary and replace any damaged cables and hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 10, 2022. Owners may contact Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588.
Crane Mounting Bolts may Fail
The crane may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Dealers will replace the existing bolts with the correct size bolts and torque to specification, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2021. Owners may contact Maintainer's customer service at 1-866-781-3259.
Rear LED Lights Too Bright/FMVSS 108
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Maintainer will notify the owner, and provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Maintainer's customer service at 1-800-831-8588.
Loose PTO May Cause Transmission Fluid Leak
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.
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.
Tire Chain Air Line Pressure Protection/FMVSS 121
Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Maintainer has notified owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.
Loss of Power Steering Assist
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Brake Relay Valve Air Flow Restriction/FMVSS 121
An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
Maintainer has notified the owner, and a Spartan dealer will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.
Brake Lights may Randomly Illuminate
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.
Hydraulic Pump Causing Driveshaft Wear
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.
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.