SMEAL AERIAL 2001: EQUIPMENT

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

A guardrail that bends or breaks under load can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.