MAINTAINER 2017 MAINTAINER RESCUE Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 MAINTAINER RESCUE
Brand
MAINTAINER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 MAINTAINER RESCUE vehicles due to exterior lighting:brake lights issues. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026