Smeal Holding, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2017

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Smeal Holding, LLC in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 16, 2017

(Campaign #: 17028)

Water Pressure Relief valve may Open

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.

NHTSA ID: 17V721000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 20

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 60

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October 16, 2017

(Campaign #: 17024)

Cracks in Frame Causing Instability

Smeal Holding, Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles. The torque frame may crack at the notched area.

NHTSA ID: 17V656000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 74

Consequence Summary:

A cracked frame may cause the aerial device to be unstable, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will repair the cracks and add a reinforcement, free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2017. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Smeal's number for this recall is 17024.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 59.46

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July 20, 2017

(Campaign #: 17019)

Hydraulic Manifold may not be Fully Seated

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.

NHTSA ID: 17V463000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 109

Consequence Summary:

The hydraulic fluid leak may result in inadvertent movement of the aerial device, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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