NHTSA recall 17V656000
Structure › Frame and members
Smeal Aerial
Reported Oct 16, 201774 vehicles affectedSmeal Holding LLCMaker’s number 17024Built May 4, 2011 – Aug 16, 2017
The defect
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.
The 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.