EquipmentRecall 17V-463 · 2016–2017 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus
Smeal Holding LLC recall 17V-463 covers 109 2016–2017 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V463000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 risk
The hydraulic fluid leak may result in inadvertent movement of the aerial device, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 26, 2016 to June 9, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.