Vehicle recall 19V155000 · March 1, 2019

2017-2018 Maintainer Rescue

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 19V155000
Reported to NHTSA: March 1, 2019
Filed by: Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc.
Owner notification: September 12, 2018
Vehicles potentially affected: 12
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Exterior lighting › Brake lights

Recall 19V155000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Maintainer Rescue (2017-2018): 2018, 2017

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