NHTSA Campaign 17V656000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Issued by Smeal Holding LLC · Reported Oct 16, 2017 · 74 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Smeal Holding, Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles. The torque frame may crack at the notched area.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2010 | 74 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2011 | 74 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2012 | 74 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2013 | 74 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2014 | 74 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2015 | 74 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2016 | 74 |
| SMEAL | AERIAL | 2017 | 74 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V656000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.