Recall 19V155000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Report Date
20190301
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Affected Vehicles
2 models

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 Consequence

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

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2017 MAINTAINER RESCUE
2018 MAINTAINER RESCUE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.