repaired · 2022 Q4
Mechanical: boom/crane/ladder
Risk. A damaged positional waterway trolley can become disconnected from the ladder and drop to the ground, increasing the risk of injury or death.
2012 Smeal AerialProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Smeal Aerial. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-029 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 28, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Smeal Aerial has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2012 Smeal Aerial recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Structure: frame and members
Risk. A cracked frame may cause the aerial device to be unstable, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Equipment
Risk. A guardrail that bends or breaks under load can increase the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Smeal.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other Aerial year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Aerial median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
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