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- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Problem
- Smeal Holding, Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles. The torque frame may crack at the notched area.
- Risk
- A cracked frame may cause the aerial device to be unstable, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 2010-2017 Smeal aerial fire apparatus vehicles may have a torque frame that cracks at a notched area. A cracked frame can make the aerial device unstable, which raises the risk of injury.
Smeal will notify owners. Authorized dealers will repair the cracks and add a reinforcement at no cost to the owner. Owners can contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-543-5008 with questions about this recall. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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