NHTSA Recall 21V005000: Equipment
Smeal Holding, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Smeal Aerial.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V005000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20-17 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | January 12, 2021 |
| Owner notification | January 15, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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 21V005000
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.