Recall 21V005000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2020-2020 SMEAL AERIAL
RECALL This recall affects up to 2 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 21V005000 |
| Manufacturer | Smeal Holding, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 2 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Smeal Holding, LLC (Smeal) is recalling certain 2020 Aerial and Pumper vehicles, equipped with battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller units used to control the movement of electric firefighting monitors in firefighting vehicles. The monitor is used to direct the water stream and adjust the spray pattern. The wireless remote controller's sleep mode is disabled, which results in the batteries discharging faster than normal.
Safety Consequence
Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will ask the customer to return the affected controller to Akron Brass for a software update, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2021. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Smeal's number for this recall is 20-17.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 19V337000 | 2017 SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS | EQUIPMENT | 12 | |
| 17V721000 | 2016 SMEAL AERIAL | EQUIPMENT | 20 | |
| 17V656000 | 2011 SMEAL AERIAL | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 74 | |
| 17V463000 | 2017 SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS | EQUIPMENT | 109 | |
| 16V887000 | 2008 SMEAL AERIAL | EQUIPMENT | 216 | |
| 16V663000 | 2016 SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |