SMEAL 2016 SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS
Brand
SMEAL
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. is recalling certain 2016 SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS vehicles due to electrical system issues. The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026