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2017 Maintainer Rescue Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2017 Maintainer Rescue has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Maintainer dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Maintainer Rescue. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

NHTSA #19V155000

Reported March 1, 2019 · Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc.

Potentially affected: 12 vehicles

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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