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HighNHTSA·17V463000·Announced 2017-07-20

Smeal Recalls 2016-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus Due to Hydraulic Leak Risk

Smeal is recalling 2016-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles because a hydraulic manifold may not be fully seated, causing fluid leaks and potential injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (injury from inadvertent movement) where no specific injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus emergency vehicles. The recall involves 109 vehicles where the hydraulic manifold that controls the aerial device may not be fully seated. This defect can result in a hydraulic fluid leak.

The hydraulic fluid leak may cause inadvertent movement of the aerial device, which increases the risk of injury to individuals nearby. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mating surface of the hydraulic manifold and correct 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS
Brand
SMEAL
Manufacturer
Smeal Holding LLC
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
109

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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