2012 Smeal Aerial | 2019 Smeal Aerial | 2017 Smeal Aerial | 2014 Smeal Aerial | 2011 Smeal Aerial | 2013 Smeal Aerial | 2009 Smeal Aerial | 2020 Smeal Aerial | 2010 Smeal Aerial | 2018 Smeal Aerial | 2008 Smeal Aerial | 2015 Smeal Aerial | 2016 Smeal Aerial — Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder
Published January 29, 2021 · Recall initiated: January 28, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V029000, published January 29, 2021 and initiated January 28, 2021. Recalling firm: Smeal Holding, LLC; 2012 Smeal Aerial | 2019 Smeal Aerial | 2017 Smeal Aerial | 2014 Smeal Aerial | 2011 Smeal Aerial | 2013 Smeal Aerial | 2009 Smeal Aerial | 2020 Smeal Aerial | 2010 Smeal Aerial | 2018 Smeal Aerial | 2008 Smeal Aerial | 2015 Smeal Aerial | 2016 Smeal Aerial — Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder.
What's the hazard
Smeal Holding, LLC (Smeal) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles equipped with a positional waterway trolley. If the operator attempts to both extend the ladder, and shift from one mode to the other at the same time, the locking tabs can be broken off the locking arms.
What to do
Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the proximity switches for those units equipped with a positional waterway mode shift timer interlock system, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2021. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-867-6478.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SMEAL
- Model
- AERIAL
- Manufacturer
- Smeal Holding, LLC
- Lot
- 2012 SMEAL AERIAL | 2019 SMEAL AERIAL | 2017 SMEAL AERIAL | 2014 SMEAL AERIAL | 2011 SMEAL AERIAL | 2013 SMEAL AERIAL | 2009 SMEAL AERIAL | 2020 SMEAL AERIAL | 2010 SMEAL AERIAL | 2018 SMEAL AERIAL | 2008 SMEAL AERIAL | 2015 SMEAL AERIAL | 2016 SMEAL AERIAL
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Smeal Aerial | 2019 Smeal Aerial | 2017 Smeal Aerial | 2014 Smeal Aerial | 2011 Smeal Aerial | 2013 Smeal Aerial | 2009 Smeal Aerial | 2020 Smeal Aerial | 2010 Smeal Aerial | 2018 Smeal Aerial | 2008 Smeal Aerial | 2015 Smeal Aerial | 2016 Smeal Aerial — Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V029000 on January 29, 2021. Reported hazard: Smeal Holding, LLC (Smeal) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles equipped with a positional waterway trolley. If the operator attempts to both extend the ladder, and shift from one mode to the other at the same time, the locking tabs can be broken off the locking arms.
What should I do if I have this product?
Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the proximity switches for those units equipped with a positional waterway mode shift timer interlock system, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2021. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-867-6478.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SMEAL. Model: AERIAL.