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🔥 Fire risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 17V721📅 Nov 17, 2017

2013–2017 Smeal Aerial & 2013–2017 Smeal Pumper recall: equipment

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

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 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
17V721000
Manufacturer recall #
17028
Manufacturer
Smeal Holding LLC
Vehicles affected
20
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-800-543-5008
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 11, 2017
Built
Aug 6, 2013 – Jan 30, 2017
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 17V721 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 17V721?

2013–2017 Smeal Aerial & 2013–2017 Smeal Pumper. 20 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 1-800-543-5008.