1997 Smeal Aerial
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 Smeal Aerial. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1997 Smeal Aerial. Newest first.
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 and remedy
Risk
A guardrail that bends or breaks under load can increase the risk of injury.
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.
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