2016 SMEAL PUMPER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2016 SMEAL PUMPER
The 2016 SMEAL PUMPER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
Recalls for the 2016 SMEAL PUMPER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 SMEAL PUMPER, potentially affecting up to 108 vehicles.
Recall 17V721000 — EQUIPMENT
| 20 vehicles affected
Defect: Smeal Holding LLC (Smeal) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Aerial and Pumper Fire Apparatus vehicles, equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
Consequence: A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Smeal will notify owners, and Hale service providers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2017. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569. Smeal's number for...
View full details →Recall 16V583000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| 88 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 SMEAL PUMPER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 SMEAL PUMPER.
Safety Rating for the 2016 SMEAL PUMPER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 SMEAL PUMPER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 SMEAL PUMPER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 SMEAL PUMPER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SMEAL PUMPER
- 2013 SMEAL PUMPER — 0 complaints
- 2014 SMEAL PUMPER — 0 complaints
- 2015 SMEAL PUMPER — 0 complaints
- 2016 SMEAL PUMPER (current)
- 2017 SMEAL PUMPER — 0 complaints
- 2020 SMEAL PUMPER — 0 complaints
- 2021 SMEAL PUMPER — 0 complaints
Other SMEAL Models
- SMEAL AERIAL — 0 total complaints
- SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS — 0 total complaints
- SMEAL MID MOUNT AERIAL — 0 total complaints
- SMEAL REAR MOUNT AERIAL — 0 total complaints