2016 Smeal Aerial | 2015 Smeal Pumper | 2016 Smeal Pumper | 2015 Smeal Aerial | 2017 Smeal Pumper | 2014 Smeal Pumper | 2013 Smeal Pumper | 2014 Smeal Aerial | 2013 Smeal Aerial | 2017 Smeal Aerial — Equipment
Published November 17, 2017 · Recall initiated: November 16, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V721000, published November 17, 2017 and initiated November 16, 2017. Recalling firm: Smeal Holding, LLC; 2016 Smeal Aerial | 2015 Smeal Pumper | 2016 Smeal Pumper | 2015 Smeal Aerial | 2017 Smeal Pumper | 2014 Smeal Pumper | 2013 Smeal Pumper | 2014 Smeal Aerial | 2013 Smeal Aerial | 2017 Smeal Aerial — Equipment.
What's the hazard
Smeal Holding LLC (Smeal) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Aerial and Pumper Fire Apparatus vehicles, equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
What to do
Smeal will notify owners, and Hale service providers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2017. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569. Smeal's number for this recall is 17028.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SMEAL
- Model
- AERIAL
- Manufacturer
- Smeal Holding, LLC
- Lot
- 2016 SMEAL AERIAL | 2015 SMEAL PUMPER | 2016 SMEAL PUMPER | 2015 SMEAL AERIAL | 2017 SMEAL PUMPER | 2014 SMEAL PUMPER | 2013 SMEAL PUMPER | 2014 SMEAL AERIAL | 2013 SMEAL AERIAL | 2017 SMEAL AERIAL
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Smeal Aerial | 2015 Smeal Pumper | 2016 Smeal Pumper | 2015 Smeal Aerial | 2017 Smeal Pumper | 2014 Smeal Pumper | 2013 Smeal Pumper | 2014 Smeal Aerial | 2013 Smeal Aerial | 2017 Smeal Aerial — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V721000 on November 17, 2017. Reported hazard: Smeal Holding LLC (Smeal) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Aerial and Pumper Fire Apparatus vehicles, equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
What should I do if I have this product?
Smeal will notify owners, and Hale service providers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2017. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569. Smeal's number for this recall is 17028.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SMEAL. Model: AERIAL.