2016 SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS; 2015 SMEAL AERIAL; 2016 SMEAL PUMPER; 2015 SMEAL PUMPER
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Smeal Holding, LLC is recalling certain 2015-2016 Smeal Aerial and Pumper fire trucks manufactured between July 16, 2015, and August 1, 2016. These vehicles may have defective C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions that send power to either the wheels or an add-on unit like a water pump. A damaged component in the shift unit may prevent operators from switching the power output, which could leave the truck unable to pump water at a fire scene and increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the affected shift unit assembly, clevis pin, and retaining rings at no cost to owners. Owners of affected fire trucks should contact Smeal customer service at 1-877-415-8628 for more information about the recall.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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.
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