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December 12, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V890000
Brake Relay Valve Air Flow Restriction/FMVSS 121
An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V890
Manufacturer Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc.
Components SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Number of Units Affected 1
Summary
Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. (Maintainer) is recalling one 2019 Custom Bodies Heavy Rescue emergency response vehicle. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance.
Remedy
Maintainer has notified the owner, and a Spartan dealer will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.
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 Service Bulletin
| DATE: | 7/23/19 |
| APPLIES TO: | This Recall service bulletin applies to certain 2018 and 2019 model year Gladiator and MetroStar model Emergency Response chassis cabs built between January 9, 2019 and March 12, 2019. |
| NHTSA/TC Id: | 19V-360 |
| CONDITION: | Certain vehicle configurations fail to meet service brake application timing requirements identified in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121- Air brake systems. |
| CORRECTION: | Remove and replace Relay Valve |
| LABOR ALLOCATION: | 1h for R&R of relay valve |
| CLASSIFICATION: | V3 |
PARTS NEEDED:
| QTY | Part Number | Description |
| 1 | S-2709-001 | Kit- Service, Relay Valve, Fire Truck |
| Kit # S-2709-001 Contains: | ||
| QTY | Part Number | Description |
| 1 | 0918-MM5-017 | Valve, Relay 0 PSI Crack |
| 1 | RSB19-330-005 | Instruction Document |
| 1 | RSB19-330-006 | Instruction Document |
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Thoroughly review entire service bulletin before starting work. If there are questions or concerns with steps defined in this service bulletin, contact Spartan Motors USA, Inc. Customer & Product Support Group.
All applicable industry safety standards must be followed when performing work identified in this procedure.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS:
- Tilt Firetruck cab. Make sure of the following before tilting cab:
- Secure all items in cab
- Check for clearances around cab
- Make sure cab is tilted high enough to engage safety latch
- Locate relay valve located behind drive side step well. Refer to FIG. 2-1.
FIG. 2-1
- Remove relay valve. Be sure to mark all hoses for reinstallation.
- Install new relay valve per Diagram 1.
-
- Torque 5/16-18 nuts to 119 lbf-in.
- Refer to Appendix A for fitting installation instructions.
Appendix A
Fitting Installation
December 20, 2019
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL: 19V-890
This notice applies to your vehicle identification number below.
REF: MCB Unit Number: M350
Spartan VIN Number:
Spartan Recall Number: 19V-360
Dear Valued Customer,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Maintainer has decided that a defect exists with certain 2019 Custom Bodies Heavy Rescue emergency response vehicles. One of our vendors (Spartan Motors USA) has provided information that certain 2018 through 2020 model year chassis fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, Air Brake System. More specifically, these vehicles may fail to meet section 5.3.3.1 – Service Brake Actuation Time. One of these chassis was included in the 2019 MCB (Maintainer Custom Bodies) Heavy Rescue vehicle that you purchased from us. Details of their recall are shown in their owner notification letter that is included in this mailing. Please read the information carefully and follow the directions as outlined.
Noncompliance:
An orifice within the brake relay valve in the brake system may be partially blocked, restricting air flow to the brake chambers. This restriction could reduce the actuation time of the brakes and result in extended stopping distance.
An increase in stopping distance could occur without warning and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
We have included the Spartan Motors USA recall notice in this mailing. Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the valves, free of charge. Inspection of the brake relay valve may take up to 1 hour. Replacement of the valve may extend this time by ½ hour. Due to some service scheduling times, your service center may need your vehicle for a longer period. Please read the information carefully and follow the directions as outlined. You will work directly with Spartan Motors USA related to this matter. However, Maintainer Custom Bodies will need to be notified when this issue has been resolved (1-800-843-4288). Call Spartan Emergency Response at 1-800-867-6478 to locate a service center near you. Steps will be taken to ensure the inspection is performed at the nearest service center.
If you had this repair performed before you received this letter, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall. For more information, contact Spartan Emergency Response at 1-800-867-6478.
If the authorized service center has failed or is unable to remedy the defect without charge and within a reasonable time, contact Spartan Emergency Response at 1-800-864-6478. You may also submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, D.C. 20590 or call the Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov if you feel the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy the defect without charge.
If you have any specific questions, please contact Spartan Motors USA at the phone number indicated in their letter.
We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause you.
Kind regards,
Rick Wolthuizen
Quality Manager
Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc.
SEOCONTENT-START
Recall Service Bulletin
Page 1 of 4 QUA-FR-0291
Rev: 3.0
19012
Service Bulletins are intended for use by Professional Technicians only. They are written to guide Professional Technicians in performing service to
vehicles of specific nature in conjunction with industry standards. Professional Technicians are appropriately trained on industry standards and have
the tools and equipment to perform procedures safely and properly.
DATE: 7/23/19
APPLIES TO: This Recall service bulletin applies to certain 2018 and 2019 model year
Gladiator and MetroStar model Emergency Response chassis cabs built
between January 9, 2019 and March 12, 2019.
NHTSA/TC Id: 19V-360
CONDITION: Certain vehicle configurations fail to meet service brake application
timing requirements identified in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 121- Air brake systems.
CORRECTION: Remove and replace Relay Valve
LABOR ALLOCATION: 1h for R&R of relay valve
CLASSIFICATION: V3
PARTS NEEDED:
QTY Part Number Description
1 S-2709-001 Kit- Service, Relay Valve, Fire Truck
Kit # S-2709-001 Contains:
QTY Part Number Description
1 0918-MM5-017 Valve, Relay 0 PSI Crack
1 RSB19-330-005 Instruction Document
1 RSB19-330-006 Instruction Document
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Thoroughly review entire service bulletin before starting work. If there are questions or concerns
with steps defined in this service bulletin, contact Spartan Motors USA, Inc. Customer & Product
Support Group.
All applicable industry safety standards must be followed when performing work identified in this
procedure.
Recall Service Bulletin
Page 2 of 4 QUA-FR-0291
Rev: 3.0
19012
Service Bulletins are intended for use by Professional Technicians only. They are written to guide Professional Technicians in performing service to
vehicles of specific nature in conjunction with industry standards. Professional Technicians are appropriately trained on industry standards and have
the tools and equipment to perform procedures safely and properly.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Tilt Firetruck cab. Make sure of the following before tilting cab:
• Secure all items in cab
• Check for clearances around cab
• Make sure cab is tilted high enough to engage safety latch
2. Locate relay valve located behind drive side step well. Refer to FIG. 2-1.
FIG. 2-1
3. Remove relay valve. Be sure to mark all hoses for reinstallation.
4. Install new relay valve per Diagram 1.
a. Torque 5/16-18 nuts to 119 lbf-in.
5. Refer to Appendix A for fitting installation instructions.
Recall Service Bulletin
Page 3 of 4 QUA-FR-0291
Rev: 3.0
19012
Service Bulletins are intended for use by Professional Technicians only. They are written to guide Professional Technicians in performing service to
vehicles of specific nature in conjunction with industry standards. Professional Technicians are appropriately trained on industry standards and have
the tools and equipment to perform procedures safely and properly.
Diagram 1
Recall Service Bulletin
Page 4 of 4 QUA-FR-0291
Rev: 3.0
19012
Service Bulletins are intended for use by Professional Technicians only. They are written to guide Professional Technicians in performing service to
vehicles of specific nature in conjunction with industry standards. Professional Technicians are appropriately trained on industry standards and have
the tools and equipment to perform procedures safely and properly.
Appendix A
Fitting Installation
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| MAINTAINER | CUSTOM BODY | 2019 |
5 Associated Documents
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-4
RCLQRT-19V890-6065.PDF 211.157KB
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Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19V890-7344.PDF 213.005KB
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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-19V890-8675.pdf 337.705KB
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Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-19V890-5918.pdf 244.629KB
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Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-19V890-7351.pdf 503.578KB
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