2011 Smeal Aerial recalls and problems
The 2011 Smeal Aerial has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Smeal dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2011 Smeal Aerial vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2011 Smeal Aerial recalls
Recall 21V-029: Equipment
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 17V-656: Structure
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 16V-887: Equipment
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Smeal Aerial have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Smeal Aerial: 21V-029 (equipment), 17V-656 (structure), 16V-887 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Smeal recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Smeal dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.