Smeal recalls
Models
- Smeal defective crimp may cause the high-pressure hydraulic hose to separate and leak hydraulic fluid. 2024 Smeal Aerial, Mid Mount Aerial, Rear Mount Aerial
- KME in the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits. 2020–2022 KME Aerial Fire Apparatus, Pumper Fire Apparatus, Aerial +2 more
- Smeal lifting cables may be improperly crimped. 2021 Smeal Pumper
- Smeal 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. 2008 Smeal Aerial
- Smeal monitor is used to direct the water stream and adjust the spray pattern. 2020 Smeal Aerial, Pumper
- Smeal tube steel used in the base rail of the aerial device may be missing joint welds, which may cause the aerial device to become unsteady and possibly collapse. 2017 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus
- Smeal 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. 2013 Smeal Aerial, Pumper
- Smeal torque frame may crack at the notched area. 2010 Smeal Aerial
- Smeal hydraulic manifold that controls the aerial device may not be fully seated, possibly resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak. 2016 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus
- Smeal affected vehicles are equipped with a movable ladder access guardrail that may bend or break under heavy loads. 1997–2016 Smeal Aerial, Aerial Fire Apparatus
- Smeal 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. 2015–2016 Smeal Aerial, Aerial Fire Apparatus
- Smeal affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. 2015–2016 Smeal Aerial, Aerial Fire Apparatus, Pumper