NHTSA Recall 17V463000: Equipment
Smeal Holding LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 109 vehicles. It affects 2016–2017 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V463000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 17019 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | July 20, 2017 |
| Owner notification | August 10, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
The hydraulic fluid leak may result in inadvertent movement of the aerial device, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V463000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.