Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SMEAL
Model Of Vehicle
AERIAL
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
17V721000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
A ReduCTIon In Water Pressure May Hinder Fire Fighting Efforts, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Smeal Holding Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20130806
End Of Manufacture
20170130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
20
Date Owners Notified
20171211
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Smeal Holding, Llc
Date Report Received
20171116
Make Campaign Number
17028