Recall 21V029000: 2008–2020 Smeal Aerial
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 28, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 343
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Smeal Holding, LLC (Smeal) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles equipped with a positional waterway trolley. If the operator attempts to both extend the ladder, and shift from one mode to the other at the same time, the locking tabs can be broken off the locking arms.
The risk
A damaged positional waterway trolley can become disconnected from the ladder and drop to the ground, increasing the risk of injury or death.
The fix
Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the proximity switches for those units equipped with a positional waterway mode shift timer interlock system, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2021. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-867-6478.
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
- 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
- 2017 Smeal Aerial
- 2018 Smeal Aerial
- 2019 Smeal Aerial
- 2020 Smeal Aerial
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V029000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21-02
- Manufacturer
- Smeal Holding, LLC
- Owner letters
- Mar 25, 2021
- Components
- Equipment:mechanical:boom/crane/ladder (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