Smeal Aerial, Aerial Fire Apparatus, Pumper (2015-2016): Power train
Recall 16V583000 · Aug 4, 2016 · Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc.
88
vehicles affected
88
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V583000
- Date
- Aug 4, 2016
- Maker
- Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc.
- Units affected
- 88
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Manual transmission
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V583000?
3 models: Smeal Aerial (2015), Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus (2016), Smeal Pumper (2015-2016), about 88 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V583000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.