The worst 2017 Smeal Aerial problems
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Recalls 3
Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder
- 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
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Smeal Holding LLC (Smeal) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Aerial and Pumper Fire Apparatus vehicles, equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
- Risk
- A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Smeal will notify owners, and Hale service providers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2017. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008 or Hale customer service at 1‑800‑533‑3569. Smeal's number for this recall is 17028.
Recall number 17V721000 · Recall details
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- Smeal Holding, Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles. The torque frame may crack at the notched area.
- Risk
- A cracked frame may cause the aerial device to be unstable, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will repair the cracks and add a reinforcement, free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2017. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Smeal's number for this recall is 17024.
Recall number 17V656000 · Recall details
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Is the 2017 Smeal Aerial reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2017 Smeal Aerial.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Smeal Aerial?
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How many recalls does the 2017 Smeal Aerial have?
3 recalls, covering equipment and structure.
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