2016–2017 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus Recall: Hydraulic manifold that controls the aerial device may not be fully…
NHTSA campaign 17V463000 · Equipment · filed Jul 20, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
The hydraulic fluid leak may result in inadvertent movement of the aerial device, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Smeal | Aerial Fire Apparatus | 2016, 2017 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V463000 (manufacturer number 17019). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.