Recall 17V656000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Report Date
20171016
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Affected Vehicles
8 models
Defect Description
Smeal Holding, Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles. The torque frame may crack at the notched area.
Safety Consequence
A cracked frame may cause the aerial device to be unstable, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will repair the cracks and add a reinforcement, free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2017. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Smeal's number for this recall is 17024.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2011 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2012 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2013 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2014 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2015 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2016 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
| 2017 | SMEAL | AERIAL |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.