CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Smeal rear-mount aerial platform fire apparatus built from January 1, 1997, to November 30, 2016, have a movable ladder access guardrail that may bend or break under heavy loads. A failed guardrail can increase the risk of injury to people using the ladder and platform.
Smeal will notify owners, and authorized dealers will add a support to the opposite side of the guardrail. The repair is free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2017. If you have questions, you can contact Smeal customer service at 1-877-415-8628.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your apparatus is affected, and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Smeal Aerial | 1997199819992000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015 |
|---|---|
| Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus | 2016 |