Vehicle recall 17V463000 · July 20, 2017

2016-2017 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus

The hydraulic manifold that controls the aerial device may not be fully seated, possibly resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 17V463000
Reported to NHTSA: July 20, 2017
Filed by: Smeal Holding LLC
Manufacturer campaign: 17019
Owner notification: August 10, 2017
Vehicles potentially affected: 109
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment

Recall 17V463000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus (2016-2017): 2017, 2016

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