NHTSA Campaign 17V463000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by Smeal Holding LLC · Reported Jul 20, 2017 · 109 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMEAL | AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS | 2016 | 109 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS | 2017 | 109 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V463000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.