CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2016 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus recalls
Hydraulic Leak Can Cause Aerial Device to Move Unexpectedly
A hydraulic manifold that controls the aerial device on certain fire apparatus may not be fully seated.
Ladder guardrail may bend or break under load
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.
Touchscreen Can Switch Accessories On or Off Unexpectedly
Certain 2015-2016 Smeal Aerial fire apparatus vehicles are equipped with Class 1 Ultraview touchscreens made by Hale Products.
Fire Truck Pump May Fail to Engage at a Fire Scene
Certain 2015-2016 Smeal fire trucks may have a Waterous C20 or C21 split-shaft transmission with a damaged component in the shift unit.
2016 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus questions
Does the 2016 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2016 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus: Hydraulic Leak Can Cause Aerial Device to Move Unexpectedly; Ladder guardrail may bend or break under load; Touchscreen Can Switch Accessories On or Off Unexpectedly; Fire Truck Pump May Fail to Engage at a Fire Scene. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.