Recall
Smeal Aerial — 16V887000
NHTSA ID
16V887000
Make
Smeal
Model
Aerial
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
2016-12-09
Component
EQUIPMENT
Units Affected
216
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
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.