Defect Description For Recall
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. (Smeal) Is Recalling Certain 2016-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus Emergency Vehicles. The Hydraulic Manifold That Controls The Aerial Device May Not Be Fully Seated, Possibly Resulting In A Hydraulic Fluid Leak.
Make Of Vehicle
SMEAL
Model Of Vehicle
AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
17V463000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
The Hydraulic Fluid Leak May Result In Inadvertent Movement Of The Aerial Device, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Smeal Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Mating Surface Of The Hydraulic Manifold, CorreCTIng The Problem As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On August 10, 2017. Owners May Contact Smeal Customer Service At 1-800-543-5008. Smeal’S Number For This Recall Is 17019.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Smeal Holding Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20160226
End Of Manufacture
20170609
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
109
Date Owners Notified
20170810
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Smeal Holding, Llc
Date Report Received
20170720
Make Campaign Number
17019