Smeal Holding, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V663000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V663000 by Smeal Holding, Llc. Affecting 2015-2016 aerial fire apparatus vehicles manufactured october 1, 2015, to august 31, 2015, equipped with class 1 ultraview touchscreens manufactured by hale products Includes 6 affected units, False Activations of the Touchscreen display, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2015-2016 aerial fire apparatus vehicles manufactured october 1, 2015, to august 31, 2015, equipped with class 1 ultraview touchscreens manufactured by hale products
Defect Summary
Smeal fire apparatus co., inc. (smeal) is recalling certain 2015-2016 aerial fire apparatus vehicles manufactured october 1, 2015, to august 31, 2015, equipped with class 1 ultraview touchscreens manufactured by hale products. these touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge causing accessories to turn on or off, affecting vehicle performance.
Corrective Action
Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the unit's software, free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2016. owners may contact smeal customer service at 1-877-415-8628, option 1 for smeal, then option 4 for direct customer service.