NHTSA recall campaign
16V887000
ManufacturerSmeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc.Reported2016-12-09Affected216 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
A guardrail that bends or breaks under load can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →