Recall 19V890 covers a 2019 Maintainer Custom Body emergency vehicle for restricted brake relay valve airflow. Repair is free at any franchised Maintainer dealer.
Maintainer is recalling 1 2019 Custom Body Heavy Rescue emergency response vehicle because an air flow restriction in the brake relay valve can extend stopping distance. Longer stops increase the risk of a crash, and Maintainer dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The brake relay valve on the 2019 Maintainer Custom Body is part of the service brake system. It controls air flow in the brake circuit, helping compressed air reach the brakes when the driver presses the pedal and release when the pedal comes back up. The system depends on that valve moving air at the intended rate.
On this heavy rescue vehicle, the brake relay valve has an air flow restriction. That restriction slows the movement of air through the valve. If the valve does not move air fast enough, the service brakes can release slowly, and the vehicle can need more distance to stop than the driver expects.
The listed warning sign is brake drag from slow release of the service brakes. An increase in stopping distance can also happen without warning, which raises the risk of a crash.
Who's affected?
| 2019 Maintainer Custom Body | brake system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2019 Maintainer Custom Body vehicle is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Longer stopping distance increases the risk of a crash. Brake drag from slow brake release is a warning sign, but longer stopping distance can happen without warning. If you feel brake drag or any braking change, schedule the inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Maintainer dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Maintainer Custom Body is included in this recall.
- Contact the Spartan dealer handling the vehicle to schedule the free brake-relay-valve inspection and replacement that fixes the restricted brake air flow.
- Call Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588 with questions about scheduling or repair handling.
- Bring the recall notice if Maintainer sent one. If not, reference recall number 19V890 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra stopping room because this brake valve issue increases stopping distance.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Maintainer technician inspects the brake relay valve for the air flow restriction described in the recall and replaces the valve if needed. The inspection, replacement valve, and labor are free under the recall. Maintainer has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for this valve repair before the recall work was completed. Contact Maintainer customer service and ask how to submit repair documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
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Timeline
| December 12, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
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| December 13, 2019 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| December 13, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 20, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V890?
Recall 19V890 covers 1 2019 Maintainer Custom Body Heavy Rescue emergency response vehicle with a brake relay valve that can restrict air flow and extend stopping distance. Maintainer has notified the owner, and a Spartan dealer will inspect and replace the valve for free.
What should I do if my 2019 Maintainer Custom Body is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V890. If it is, contact Maintainer at 1-800-831-8588 or Spartan customer service to arrange the brake relay valve inspection and replacement. Reference recall 19V890 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Maintainer's remedy states that a Spartan dealer will inspect and replace the brake relay valve free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is longer stopping distance. A brake relay valve air-flow restriction can reduce braking response, which increases crash risk. The repair path is a dealer inspection and valve replacement at no cost.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V890000 |
|---|---|
| Maintainer customer service | 1-800-831-8588 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V890 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V890000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →