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NHTSARecalled Jul 20, 2017 · #17V463000

Hydraulic Manifold may not be Fully Seated

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus emergency vehicles. The hydraulic manifold that controls the aerial device may not be fully seated, possibly resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak. The hydraulic fluid leak may result in inadvertent movement of the aerial device, increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
  • Hydraulic Manifold may not be Fully Seated
  • 2016-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus emergency
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Smeal Holding, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mating surface of the hydraulic manifold, correcting the problem as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Smeal's number for this recall is 17019.

View the official CPSC notice