Recall
Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus — 17V463000
NHTSA ID
17V463000
Make
Smeal
Model
Aerial Fire Apparatus
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2017-07-20
Component
EQUIPMENT
Units Affected
109
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
17019
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.