The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V656000·Announced 2017-10-16

Smeal Recalls 2010-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus Due to Frame Cracks

Smeal is recalling 2010-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles because the torque frame may crack, potentially causing instability and injury.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (torque frame cracking) that increases the risk of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Smeal Holding, Inc. is recalling certain 2010-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the torque frame may crack at the notched area.

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

The recalled product

Product
SMEAL AERIAL
Brand
SMEAL
Manufacturer
Smeal Holding LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
74

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AERIAL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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