Recall 17V463000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2016-2017 SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 109 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V463000 |
| Manufacturer | Smeal Holding LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 109 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
The hydraulic fluid leak may result in inadvertent movement of the aerial device, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for SMEAL
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V742000 | 2025 SMEAL REAR MOUNT AERIAL | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP | 29 | |
| 23V808000 | 2022 SMEAL AERIAL | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 69 | |
| 21V810000 | 2021 SMEAL PUMPER | EQUIPMENT | 1 | |
| 21V029000 | 2012 SMEAL AERIAL | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER | 343 | |
| 21V005000 | 2020 SMEAL AERIAL | EQUIPMENT | 2 | |
| 19V337000 | 2017 SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS | EQUIPMENT | 12 | |
| 17V721000 | 2016 SMEAL AERIAL | EQUIPMENT | 20 | |
| 17V656000 | 2011 SMEAL AERIAL | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 74 | |
| 16V887000 | 2008 SMEAL AERIAL | EQUIPMENT | 216 | |
| 16V663000 | 2016 SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |