Smeal Holding, Llc | NHTSA Recall #21V005000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V005000 by Smeal Holding, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 2 affected units, Wireless Controller Sleep Mode Disabled, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2020 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will ask the customer to return the affected controller to akron brass for a software update, free of charge. the recall began on january 15, 2021. owners may contact smeal customer service at 1-800-867-6478. smeal's number for this recall is 20-17.