SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS 2017: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V463000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SMEAL | AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-08-10 | 2017-07-20 | 2017-07-25 |
Production Dates: 2016-02-26 - 2017-06-09
Manufacturers Involved: Smeal Holding, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17019
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 109
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. "Smeal" is recalling certain 2016-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus emergency vehicles. The hydraulic manifold that controls the aerial device may not be fully seated, possibly resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.
The hydraulic fluid leak may result in inadvertent movement of the aerial device, increasing the risk of injury.
Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mating surface of the hydraulic manifold, correcting the problem as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Smeal's number for this recall is 17019.
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.
