Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V669000 Reported September 25, 2018

Hydraulic pump causing driveshaft wear

Maintainer Corporation Of Iowa, Inc. · N/A · 32 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V669000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Maintainer Corporation Of Iowa, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
32
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 25, 2018
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Maintainer corporation of iowa, inc. (maintainer) is recalling certain 2017-2018 maintainer service mechanic bodies mounted on ford f-series super duty trucks. these vehicles have a force america hydraulic pump that can interfere with the front axle driveshaft when the front suspension is fully articulated, causing wear and the possible premature failure of the driveshaft.

Safety Consequence

Interference with the front axle driveshaft could cause the drive shaft to separate, resulting in damage to other nearby components, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Maintainer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing pump with a different brand hydraulic pump, and inspect the front axle driveshaft for damage, replacing it as needed, free of charge. the recall began october 9, 2018. owners may contact maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Maintainer Corporation Of Iowa, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V669000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V669000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V669000?

NHTSA recall 18V669000 was issued by Maintainer Corporation Of Iowa, Inc. on September 25, 2018. It addresses: Hydraulic pump causing driveshaft wear. The recall affects approximately 32 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Maintainer Corporation Of Iowa, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V669000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.