NHTSA Recall 21V503000: Exterior lighting
Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2015 Maintainer Custom Body.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V503000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | July 1, 2021 |
| Owner notification | July 23, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. (Maintainer) is recalling one 2015 Custom Bodies Heavy Rescue Truck. The all-in-one rear LED lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Maintainer will notify the owner, and provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Maintainer's customer service at 1-800-831-8588.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V503000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Maintainer Custom Body | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.