MAINTAINER 2018 MAINTAINER SERVICE/MECHANICBODY FORD Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 MAINTAINER SERVICE/MECHANICBODY FORD
Brand
MAINTAINER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 MAINTAINER SERVICE/MECHANICBODY FORD vehicles due to equipment issues. Interference with the front axle driveshaft could cause the drive shaft to separate, resulting in damage to other nearby components, increasing the ri.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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