Recall 16V887000: 2005–2015 Smeal Aerial, 2016 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 9, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 216
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain model year 1997-2016 Rear Mount Aerial Platform Apparatus emergency vehicles manufactured January 1, 1997, to November 30, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a movable ladder access guardrail that may bend or break under heavy loads.
The risk
A guardrail that bends or breaks under load can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will add a support to the opposite side of the guardrail, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2017. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-877-415-8628.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2005 Smeal Aerial
- 2006 Smeal Aerial
- 2007 Smeal Aerial
- 2008 Smeal Aerial
- 2009 Smeal Aerial
- 2010 Smeal Aerial
- 2011 Smeal Aerial
- 2012 Smeal Aerial
- 2013 Smeal Aerial
- 2014 Smeal Aerial
- 2015 Smeal Aerial
- 2016 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V887000
- Manufacturer
- Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jan 11, 2017
- Components
- Equipment (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology