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NHTSARecalled Jan 28, 2021 · #21V029000

Locking Tabs May Break Off During Operation

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. A damaged positional waterway trolley can become disconnected from the ladder and drop to the ground, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Product details

Product
  • Locking Tabs May Break Off During Operation
  • 2009-2020 Aerial Fire Apparatus
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Smeal Holding, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice