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🔥 Fire risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V583📅 Aug 4, 2016

2015–2016 Smeal Pumper & 2015 Smeal Aerial + 1 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V583000
Manufacturer
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc.
Vehicles affected
88
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Owner phone
1-877-415-8628
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 12, 2016
Built
Jul 16, 2015 – Aug 1, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V583 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V583?

2015–2016 Smeal Pumper & 2015 Smeal Aerial + 1 more. 88 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Smeal dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-415-8628.