Maintainer is recalling certain 2019-2020 International CV 515 and Chevrolet Silverado tow vehicles with Allison 2700 transmissions. Loose PTO hardware may cause transmission fluid loss, rear wheel lockup, and crash risk. Owners will receive free inspection and repair.
If the PTO attachment hardware loosens it could cause a loss of transmission fluid which may result in the rear wheel locking up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Maintainer is recalling specific 2019-2020 International CV 515 and Chevrolet Silverado tow vehicles with Allison 2700 transmissions. The PTO hardware may loosen over time, potentially causing transmission fluid loss that could lock the rear wheel and increase crash risk.
The PTO attachment hardware was installed incorrectly and may loosen over time. This could cause loss of transmission fluid, leading to rear wheel lockup and increased crash risk during operation.
Owners of modified 2019-2020 International CV 515 and Chevrolet Silverado tow vehicles with Allison 2700 series transmissions using Chelsea Power Take Offs. Drivers using these vehicles for towing are most at risk.
Check if your vehicle has a Chelsea Power Take Off (PTO) installed on the Allison 2700 series transmission. This recall applies to modified 2019-2020 International CV 515 and Chevrolet Silverado tow vehicles.
Reach out to Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588 to schedule a free inspection and installation of the new attachment stud kit.
Maintainer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the PTO and install a new attachment stud kit, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2020. Owners may contact Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588.
The PTO attachment hardware was installed incorrectly and may loosen over time, potentially causing transmission fluid loss that could lock the rear wheel and increase crash risk.
Maintainer will notify you and dealers will inspect the PTO and install a free attachment stud kit. Contact customer service at 1-800-831-8588 to schedule the repair.
The recall began June 9, 2020, but no specific deadline is mentioned for the repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maintainer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V261000 — Maintainer Maintainer Hello, I own a Maintainer that is covered by recall 20V261000 from Maintainer. The official recall notice states: Maintainer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the PTO and install a new attachment stud kit, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2020. Owners may contact Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
