NHTSA Recall 21V029000: Boom/crane/ladder (equipment)
Smeal Holding, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 343 vehicles. It affects 2008–2020 Smeal Aerial.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V029000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 21-02 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › BOOM/CRANE/LADDER |
| Report received | January 28, 2021 |
| Owner notification | March 25, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V029000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Smeal Aerial | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.