2016 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus | 2015 Smeal Aerial | 2016 Smeal Pumper | 2015 Smeal Pumper — Power train: manual transmission
Published August 4, 2016 · Recall initiated: August 4, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V583000, published August 4, 2016. Recalling firm: Smeal Holding, LLC; 2016 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus | 2015 Smeal Aerial | 2016 Smeal Pumper | 2015 Smeal Pumper — Power train: manual transmission.
What's the hazard
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Smeal Aerial and Pumper fire trucks manufactured July 16, 2015, to August 1, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
What to do
Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will remove the shift unit assembly and replace the clevis pin and retaining rings, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-877-415-8628.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SMEAL
- Model
- AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS
- Manufacturer
- Smeal Holding, LLC
- Lot
- 2016 SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS | 2015 SMEAL AERIAL | 2016 SMEAL PUMPER | 2015 SMEAL PUMPER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus | 2015 Smeal Aerial | 2016 Smeal Pumper | 2015 Smeal Pumper — Power train: manual transmission recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V583000 on August 4, 2016. Reported hazard: Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Smeal Aerial and Pumper fire trucks manufactured July 16, 2015, to August 1, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
What should I do if I have this product?
Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will remove the shift unit assembly and replace the clevis pin and retaining rings, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-877-415-8628.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SMEAL. Model: AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS.