FERRARA AERIAL 2017: EQUIPMENT
| Make : FERRARA | Model : AERIAL | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 2013-08-06 - 2017-01-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V721000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-12-11 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-11-16 | Date Added to Database: 2017-11-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Smeal Holding, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17028 | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 20 | ||
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Summary:
Smeal Holding LLC "Smeal" is recalling certain 2013-2017 Aerial and Pumper Fire Apparatus vehicles, equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting. |
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Consequence:
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
Smeal will notify owners, and Hale service providers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2017. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569. Smeal's number for this recall is 17028. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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