2018 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 2018 SMEAL AERIAL
The 2018 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:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Smeal Holding, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 SMEAL AERIAL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 SMEAL AERIAL, potentially affecting up to 343 vehicles.
Recall 21V029000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
| 343 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 SMEAL AERIAL
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 SMEAL AERIAL.
Safety Rating for the 2018 SMEAL AERIAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 SMEAL AERIAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 SMEAL AERIAL
Smeal Holding, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2018 SMEAL AERIAL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB23-110-001 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
This service bulletin is about damage to latch frame from striker contact and provides instructions on how to replace the door latches and striker.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 SMEAL AERIAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SMEAL AERIAL
- 2013 SMEAL AERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2014 SMEAL AERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2015 SMEAL AERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2016 SMEAL AERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2017 SMEAL AERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2018 SMEAL AERIAL (current)
- 2019 SMEAL AERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2020 SMEAL AERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2022 SMEAL AERIAL — 0 complaints
- 2023 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