SMEAL AERIAL 2016: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V029000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-03-25 | 2021-01-28 | 2021-01-29 |
Production Dates: 2011-05-04 - 2017-08-16
Manufacturers Involved: Smeal Holding, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21-02
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 343
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A damaged positional waterway trolley can become disconnected from the ladder and drop to the ground, increasing the risk of injury or death.
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.
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.
