Smeal Holding, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2021

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Smeal Holding, LLC in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 15, 2021

(Campaign #: 21015)

Improperly Crimped Lifting Cable

Smeal Holding, LLC (Smeal) is recalling one 2021 Pumper Fire Apparatus fire truck equipped with a Cummins generator set. The lifting cables may be improperly crimped.

NHTSA ID: 21V810000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1

Consequence Summary:

An improperly crimped cable may come out of place during a lifting operation, possibly causing the generator set to fall, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Cummins will inspect the lifting cable, and either replace the cable or install a warning label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Smeal's customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Smeal's number for this recall is 21015.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 0

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January 28, 2021

(Campaign #: 21-02)

Locking Tabs May Break Off During Operation

Smeal Holding, LLC (Smeal) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles equipped with a positional waterway trolley. If the operator attempts to both extend the ladder, and shift from one mode to the other at the same time, the locking tabs can be broken off the locking arms.

NHTSA ID: 21V029000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 343

Consequence Summary:

A damaged positional waterway trolley can become disconnected from the ladder and drop to the ground, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Corrective Action:

Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the proximity switches for those units equipped with a positional waterway mode shift timer interlock system, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2021. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-867-6478.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 61.42

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January 12, 2021

(Campaign #: 20-17)

Wireless Controller Sleep Mode Disabled

Smeal Holding, LLC (Smeal) is recalling certain 2020 Aerial and Pumper vehicles, equipped with battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller units used to control the movement of electric firefighting monitors in firefighting vehicles. The monitor is used to direct the water stream and adjust the spray pattern. The wireless remote controller's sleep mode is disabled, which results in the batteries discharging faster than normal.

NHTSA ID: 21V005000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2

Consequence Summary:

Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will ask the customer to return the affected controller to Akron Brass for a software update, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2021. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Smeal's number for this recall is 20-17.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 0

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