NHTSA Campaign 16V887000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. · Reported Dec 9, 2016 · 216 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 1997 | 216 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 1998 | 216 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 1999 | 216 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2000 | 216 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2001 | 216 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2002 | 216 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2003 | 216 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2004 | 216 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2005 | 216 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2006 | 216 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2007 | 216 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2008 | 216 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2009 | 216 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2010 | 216 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2011 | 216 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2012 | 216 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2013 | 216 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2014 | 216 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2015 | 216 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS | 2016 | 216 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V887000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.