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NHTSA Recall 21V810000: Equipment

Smeal Holding, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2021 Smeal Pumper.

1
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2021
owners notified (December 10)
NHTSA campaign21V810000
Manufacturer campaign21015
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Report receivedOctober 15, 2021
Owner notificationDecember 10, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Smeal Holding, LLC (Smeal) is recalling one 2021 Pumper Fire Apparatus fire truck equipped with a Cummins generator set. The lifting cables may be improperly crimped.

Safety risk

An improperly crimped cable may come out of place during a lifting operation, possibly causing the generator set to fall, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Cummins will inspect the lifting cable, and either replace the cable or install a warning label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Smeal's customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Smeal's number for this recall is 21015.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V810000

Make and modelModel years
Smeal Pumper2021

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.