1998 Smeal Aerial | 1999 Smeal Aerial | 2015 Smeal Aerial | 2006 Smeal Aerial | 2010 Smeal Aerial — Equipment
Published December 9, 2016 · Recall initiated: December 9, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V887000, published December 9, 2016. Recalling firm: Smeal Holding, LLC; 1998 Smeal Aerial | 1999 Smeal Aerial | 2015 Smeal Aerial | 2006 Smeal Aerial | 2010 Smeal Aerial — Equipment.
What's the hazard
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SMEAL
- Model
- AERIAL
- Manufacturer
- Smeal Holding, LLC
- Lot
- 1998 SMEAL AERIAL | 1999 SMEAL AERIAL | 2015 SMEAL AERIAL | 2006 SMEAL AERIAL | 2010 SMEAL AERIAL
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 1998 Smeal Aerial | 1999 Smeal Aerial | 2015 Smeal Aerial | 2006 Smeal Aerial | 2010 Smeal Aerial — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V887000 on December 9, 2016. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SMEAL. Model: AERIAL.