Defect Description For Recall
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. (Smeal) Is Recalling Certain 2015-2016 Aerial Fire Apparatus Vehicles Manufactured October 1, 2015, To August 31, 2015, Equipped With Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens Manufactured By Hale Products. These Touchscreens May Experience False Switch Activations That Can Happen Without The Operator’S Knowledge Causing Accessories To Turn On Or Off, AffeCTIng Vehicle Performance.
Make Of Vehicle
SMEAL
Model Of Vehicle
AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V663000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
The Unintended Turning On Or Off Of Accessories Such As Emergency Beacons Or Automatic Snow Chains Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Smeal Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Reprogram The Unit’S Software, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 18, 2016. Owners May Contact Smeal Customer Service At 1-877-415-8628, Option 1 For Smeal, Then Option 4 For Direct Customer Service.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20151001
End Of Manufacture
20160831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6
Date Owners Notified
20161018
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Smeal Holding, Llc
Date Report Received
20160914