2003 SMEAL AERIAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2003 SMEAL AERIAL
The 2003 SMEAL AERIAL has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2003 SMEAL AERIAL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 SMEAL AERIAL, potentially affecting up to 216 vehicles.
Recall 16V887000 — EQUIPMENT
| 216 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 SMEAL AERIAL
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 SMEAL AERIAL.
Safety Rating for the 2003 SMEAL AERIAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 SMEAL AERIAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 SMEAL AERIAL
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2003 SMEAL AERIAL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB23-990-001 — POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin is about potential for a crack or broken fasteners of the rearward pump transmision mounts and provides instructions on installing improved pump transmission mounting plates and gussets.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 SMEAL AERIAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SMEAL AERIAL
- 1998 SMEAL AERIAL — 0 complaints
- 1999 SMEAL AERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2000 SMEAL AERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2001 SMEAL AERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2002 SMEAL AERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2003 SMEAL AERIAL (current)
- 2004 SMEAL AERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2005 SMEAL AERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2006 SMEAL AERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2007 SMEAL AERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2008 SMEAL AERIAL — 0 complaints
Other SMEAL Models
- SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS — 0 total complaints
- SMEAL MID MOUNT AERIAL — 0 total complaints
- SMEAL PUMPER — 0 total complaints
- SMEAL REAR MOUNT AERIAL — 0 total complaints