Smeal Pumper recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Smeal Pumper, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Oct 15, 2021Crash risk2021 Smeal Pumper — Equipment
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.
21V810000 · 1 unit · Smeal Holding, LLC
- Jan 12, 2021Fire risk2020 Smeal Aerial, 2020 Smeal Pumper — Equipment
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.
21V005000 · 2 units · Smeal Holding, LLC
- Nov 16, 2017Fire risk2013–2017 Smeal Aerial, 2013–2017 Smeal Pumper — Equipment
Smeal Holding LLC (Smeal) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Aerial and Pumper Fire Apparatus vehicles, equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
17V721000 · 20 units · Smeal Holding LLC
- Aug 4, 2016Fire risk2015 Smeal Aerial, 2016 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus, 2015–2016 Smeal Pumper — Power Train
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Smeal Aerial and Pumper fire trucks manufactured July 16, 2015, to August 1, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
16V583000 · 88 units · Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc.