2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2016-12-09
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Posted on: 2021-01-29
Description
Smeal holding, llc (smeal) is recalling certain 2009-2020 aerial fire apparatus vehicles equipped with a positional waterway trolley. If the operator attempts to both extend the ladder, and shift from one mode to the other at the same time, the locking tabs can be broken off the locking arms.
Consequence
A damaged positional waterway trolley can become disconnected from the ladder and drop to the ground, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Corrective Action
Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the proximity switches for those units equipped with a positional waterway mode shift timer interlock system, free of charge. The recall began on march 25, 2021. Owners may contact smeal customer service at 1-800-867-6478.
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.