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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The hydraulic fluid leak may result in inadvertent movement of the aerial device, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A hydraulic manifold that controls the aerial device on certain fire apparatus may not be fully seated. This can allow a hydraulic fluid leak, which may cause the aerial device to move unintentionally and increase the risk of injury.
Owners will be notified by Smeal. Authorized dealers will inspect the mating surface of the hydraulic manifold and correct the problem as needed, at no cost to the owner. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-543-5008 and reference recall number 17019. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus | 20162017 |
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