Smeal 1997–2016 Equipment recall
Recalled December 9, 2016 · NHTSA recall 16V887000 · Smeal
Hazard
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.
Units
216 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Smeal AERIAL · Smeal AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS
Manufacturer(s)
Smeal Holding, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →