Recall 19V894000

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Report Date

20191216

Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Affected Vehicles

1 models

Defect Description

Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. (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.

Safety Consequence

A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2019	MAINTAINER	CUSTOM BODY

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