NHTSA Campaign 17V721000

EQUIPMENT

Issued by Smeal Holding LLC · Reported Nov 16, 2017 · 20 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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 this recall is 17028.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SMEAL AERIAL 2013 20
SMEAL AERIAL 2014 20
SMEAL AERIAL 2015 20
SMEAL AERIAL 2016 20
SMEAL AERIAL 2017 20
SMEAL PUMPER 2013 20
SMEAL PUMPER 2014 20
SMEAL PUMPER 2015 20
SMEAL PUMPER 2016 20
SMEAL PUMPER 2017 20

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V721000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.