Mechanical: boom/crane/ladderRecall 21V-029 · 2008–2020 Smeal Aerial
Smeal Holding, LLC recall 21V-029 covers 343 2008–2020 Smeal Aerial for a mechanical: boom/crane/ladder problem, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 44% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V029000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A damaged positional waterway trolley can become disconnected from the ladder and drop to the ground, increasing the risk of injury or death.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
44%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.