Recall 21V005000: 2020 Smeal Aerial, 2020 Smeal Pumper
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 12, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 2
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
- 2020 Smeal Aerial
- 2020 Smeal Pumper
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V005000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20-17
- Manufacturer
- Smeal Holding, LLC
- Owner letters
- Jan 15, 2021
- 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