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2020 Smeal Aerial and Smeal Pumper recall: equipment

Smeal Holding, LLC reported this safety recall on January 12, 2021. It covers about 2 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2
reported
Jan 12, 2021
owners notified
Jan 15, 2021

Equipment

What is wrong
Smeal Holding, LLC (Smeal) is recalling certain 2020 Aerial and Pumper vehicles, equipped with battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller units used to control the movement of electric firefighting monitors in firefighting vehicles. The monitor is used to direct the water stream and adjust the spray pattern. The wireless remote controller's sleep mode is disabled, which results in the batteries discharging faster than normal.
Risk
Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will ask the customer to return the affected controller to Akron Brass for a software update, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2021. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1‑800‑867‑6478. Smeal's number for this recall is 20-17.

Recall number 21V005000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 21V005000

Is there a recall on the 2020 Smeal Aerial and Smeal Pumper equipment?

Yes. Recall 21V005000, reported on January 12, 2021, covers about 2 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V005000?

Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will ask the customer to return the affected controller to Akron Brass for a software update, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2021. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1‑800‑867‑6478. Smeal's number for this recall is 20-17.

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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