2013-2017 Smeal Aerial and Smeal Pumper recall: equipment
Smeal Holding LLC reported this safety recall on November 16, 2017. It covers about 20 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 20
- reported
- Nov 16, 2017
- owners notified
- Dec 11, 2017
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 17V721000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 17V721000
Is there a recall on the 2013-2017 Smeal Aerial and Smeal Pumper equipment?
Yes. Recall 17V721000, reported on November 16, 2017, covers about 20 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V721000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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