Recall 21V029000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER Defect in 2008-2020 SMEAL AERIAL
RECALL This recall affects up to 343 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 21V029000 |
| Manufacturer | Smeal Holding, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 343 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
A damaged positional waterway trolley can become disconnected from the ladder and drop to the ground, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
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.
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