Recall 16V583000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Defect in 2015-2016 SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 88 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V583000 |
| Manufacturer | Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 88 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Smeal Aerial and Pumper fire trucks manufactured July 16, 2015, to August 1, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
Safety Consequence
If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will remove the shift unit assembly and replace the clevis pin and retaining rings, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-877-415-8628.
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