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2008 Smeal Aerial recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2008 Smeal Aerial, covering 559 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladderReported January 28, 2021 · 343 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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 at 1‑800‑867‑6478.

Recall number 21V029000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported December 9, 2016 · 216 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 16V887000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2008 Smeal Aerial recalls

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How many recalls does the 2008 Smeal Aerial have?

2, covering equipment.

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