Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. (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.
Smeal Holding – Movable Ladder Guardrail may Bend
| Report Received Date | 12/09/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V887000 |
| Consequence Summary | A guardrail that bends or breaks under load can increase the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 216 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V887000) |
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