2021 Maintainer Crane W/ Service Body problems, complaints & recalls

Defect: Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. (Maintainer) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Maintainer Service Trucks with Hydraulic Telescopic Cranes. During crane operation, if power gets disconnected to the receiver on the Maintainer crane, the crane may continue to move without control of the user.

Risk: Losing control over the crane while it is moving may increase the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.

Fix: Maintainer will install a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588.

Defect: Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. (Maintainer) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Maintainer crane equipped truck bodies with a Miller Enpak. The output inductor may contact the frame of the Enpak, causing an electric arc.

Risk: An electric arc increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will install a new cross bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Maintainer's customer service at 1-800-831-8588.

Defect: Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. (Maintainer) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Maintainer truck-mounted cranes equipped with Miller Enpak model A60GBH auxiliary power units. A sheetmetal guard inside the auxiliary power unit may have been installed incorrectly, allowing a belt to contact and damage a power cable or diesel fuel hose.

Risk: A damaged power cable and/or diesel fuel hose can cause a short-circuit or fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will reinstall the sheetmetal guard as necessary and replace any damaged cables and hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 10, 2022. Owners may contact Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588.