Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V005000 Reported January 12, 2021

Wireless controller sleep mode disabled

Smeal Holding, Llc · N/A · 2 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V005000
Manufacturer Campaign
20-17
Manufacturer
Smeal Holding, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 12, 2021
Completion Rate
0.00

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.

Safety Consequence

Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Smeal Holding, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 21V005000 or campaign 20-17.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V005000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V005000?

NHTSA recall 21V005000 was issued by Smeal Holding, Llc on January 12, 2021. It addresses: Wireless controller sleep mode disabled. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Smeal Holding, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V005000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20-17. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.