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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V663📅 Sep 14, 2016

2015 Smeal Aerial & 2016 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Aerial fire apparatus vehicles manufactured October 1, 2015, to August 31, 2015, equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens manufactured by Hale Products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge causing accessories to turn on or off, affecting vehicle performance.

💥 The risk

The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the unit's software, free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2016. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-877-415-8628, option 1 for Smeal, then option 4 for Direct Customer Service.

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
16V663000
Manufacturer
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc.
Vehicles affected
6
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-877-415-8628
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 18, 2016
Built
Oct 1, 2015 – Aug 31, 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 16V663 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 16V663?

2015 Smeal Aerial & 2016 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus. 6 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.