Use caution Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published August 5, 2020

Maintainer 2020 International CV Recall: PTO Hardware Loosening Risk

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.

Plain-English summary generated from official NHTSA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #20V261000Vehicle Maintainer ›

Use caution until it’s fixed

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.

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Contact the company

Call(800) 831-8588

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

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. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79707-maintainer-2020-international-cv-recall-pto-hardware-loosening-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79707-maintainer-2020-international-cv-recall-pto-hardware-loosening-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V261000

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“Maintainer 2020 International CV Recall: PTO Hardware Loosening Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79707-maintainer-2020-international-cv-recall-pto-hardware-loosening-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V261000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V261000).

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on August 5, 2020, that Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. is recalling certain modified 2019-2020 International CV and Chevrolet Silverado tow vehicles due to a potential rear wheel lockup hazard. Owners should contact Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588 for a free inspection and installation of a new attachment stud kit.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Maintainer
Vehicles: International CV, 2019-2020
Vehicles: Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty, 2019-2020
Component: Allison 2700 series transmissions with Chelsea Power Take Offs (PTO)

What to do

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 hazard

According to NHTSA records, 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. The PTOs were installed incorrectly and as a result, the attachment hardware may loosen over time.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls include the Mack 2025 TerraPro Recall regarding loose steering gearbox risk on August 6, 2026, and the Chrysler Pacifica 2025 recall concerning electronic stability control risk on September 1, 2026. NHTSA has received 1 owner complaint for the 2019 International CV with the latest report dated January 5, 2024, while manufacturers have issued 102 technical service bulletins covering this model as of July 21, 2026. For the 2020 International CV, NHTSA has 2 owner complaints on file with the most recent received on September 8, 2025, alongside 80 technical service bulletins sent by manufacturers also dated July 21, 2026.

How to tell if you have this one

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.

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Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

Contact Maintainer
Reach out to Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588 to schedule a free inspection and installation of the new attachment stud kit.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

2 dated steps over 57 days.

Jun 9, 2020Recall began
Aug 5, 2020NHTSA received the defect report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Subject: Recall 20V261000 — Maintainer 2020 International CV Recall: PTO Hardware Loosening Risk

Hello,

I own a Maintainer 2020 International CV Recall: PTO Hardware Loosening Risk 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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Link to this recall

<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/79707-maintainer-2020-international-cv-recall-pto-hardware-loosening-risk">Maintainer 2020 International CV Recall: PTO Hardware Loosening Risk (GovInfoNow)</a>

Where this comes from

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Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V261000 (August 5, 2020)
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