Smeal Recall 17V656000: Structure, Frame And Members

NHTSA recall 17V656000 · announced October 16, 2017 · filed by Smeal Holding Llc · 74 units affected

The problem

Smeal Holding, Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles. The torque frame may crack at the notched area.

The risk

A cracked frame may cause the aerial device to be unstable, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2010 Smeal Aerial
• 2011 Smeal Aerial
• 2012 Smeal Aerial
• 2013 Smeal Aerial
• 2014 Smeal Aerial
• 2015 Smeal Aerial
• 2016 Smeal Aerial
• 2017 Smeal Aerial

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.