Recall 16V887000
EQUIPMENT
Report Date
20161209
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
20 models
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 1998 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 1999 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2000 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2001 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2002 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2003 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2004 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2005 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2006 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2007 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2008 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2009 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2010 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2011 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2012 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2013 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2014 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2015 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2016 | SMEAL | AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.