Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V887000 Reported December 9, 2016

Movable ladder guardrail may bend

Q: What is recall 16V887000?

NHTSA recall 16V887000 was issued by Smeal Holding, Llc on December 9, 2016. It addresses: Movable ladder guardrail may bend. The recall affects approximately 216 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Smeal Holding, Llc · N/A · 216 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V887000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Smeal Holding, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

216

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 9, 2016

Completion Rate

47.69

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Smeal Holding, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 16V887000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 16V887000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V887000?

NHTSA recall 16V887000 was issued by Smeal Holding, Llc on December 9, 2016. It addresses: Movable ladder guardrail may bend. The recall affects approximately 216 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Smeal Holding, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V887000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.