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.