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NHTSARecalled Dec 9, 2016 · #16V887000

Movable Ladder Guardrail may Bend

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. A guardrail that bends or breaks under load can increase the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Movable Ladder Guardrail may Bend
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Smeal Holding, LLC
Model numbers
2016 Rear
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice