Smeal Holding, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Smeal Holding, LLC in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 9, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Movable Ladder Guardrail may Bend

Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain model year 1997-2016 Rear Mount Aerial Platform Apparatus emergency vehicles manufactured January 1, 1997, to November 30, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a movable ladder access guardrail that may bend or break under heavy loads.

NHTSA ID: 16V887000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 216

Consequence Summary:

A guardrail that bends or breaks under load can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will add a support to the opposite side of the guardrail, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2017. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-877-415-8628.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 47.69

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September 14, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

False Activations of the Touchscreen display

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.

NHTSA ID: 16V663000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 6

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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August 4, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Transmission May Not Switch from Road to Pump Mode

Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Smeal Aerial and Pumper fire trucks manufactured July 16, 2015, to August 1, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.

NHTSA ID: 16V583000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 88

Consequence Summary:

If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will remove the shift unit assembly and replace the clevis pin and retaining rings, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-877-415-8628.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 98.86

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