SMEAL AERIAL 2016: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V656000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-12-08 | 2017-10-16 | 2017-10-19 |
Production Dates: 2011-05-04 - 2017-08-16
Manufacturers Involved: Smeal Holding, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17024
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 74
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Smeal Holding, Inc. "Smeal" is recalling certain 2010-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles. The torque frame may crack at the notched area.
A cracked frame may cause the aerial device to be unstable, increasing the risk of injury.
Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will repair the cracks and add a reinforcement, free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2017. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Smeal's number for this recall is 17024.
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.
