2018 Smeal Aerial recalls
There is 1 safety recall on record for the 2018 Smeal Aerial, covering 343 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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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
Questions about the 2018 Smeal Aerial recalls
How do I check if my 2018 Smeal Aerial has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2018 Smeal Aerial have?
1, covering equipment.
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