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

makesAndModels

2015-2016 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V663000
Manufacturer: Smeal Holding, Llc
Report Received Date: 2016-09-14T00:00:00
Subject: False activations of the touchscreen display
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 6

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

Metadata

SID: row-am4r-6qbf~7e8n
NHTSA ID: 16V663000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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