Recall 17V721000: 2013–2017 Smeal Aerial, 2013–2017 Smeal Pumper
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 16, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 20
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Smeal Aerial
- 2014 Smeal Aerial
- 2015 Smeal Aerial
- 2016 Smeal Aerial
- 2017 Smeal Aerial
- 2013 Smeal Pumper
- 2014 Smeal Pumper
- 2015 Smeal Pumper
- 2016 Smeal Pumper
- 2017 Smeal Pumper
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V721000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 17028
- Manufacturer
- Smeal Holding LLC
- Owner letters
- Dec 11, 2017
- Components
- Equipment (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology