Smeal · United States · Crit
Smeal Aerial, Pumper: Equipment
Affects Smeal Aerial, Pumper · 2020 — about 2 vehicles.
The hazard
Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational