SMEAL AERIAL 2001: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V887000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-01-11 | 2016-12-09 | 2016-12-09 |
Production Dates: 1997-01-01 - 2016-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: Smeal Holding, LLC
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 216
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A guardrail that bends or breaks under load can increase the risk of injury.
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.
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.
