Vehicle recall 17V656000 · October 16, 2017
2010-2017 Smeal Aerial
The torque frame may crack at the notched area.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Smeal Holding, Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles. The torque frame may crack at the notched area.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V656000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 16, 2017
- Filed by
- Smeal Holding LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 17024
- Owner notification
- December 8, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 74
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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