NHTSA Campaign 19V337000

EQUIPMENT

Issued by Smeal Holding LLC · Reported Apr 30, 2019 · 12 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Smeal Holding LLC (Smeal) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles. The tube steel used in the base rail of the aerial device may be missing joint welds, which may cause the aerial device to become unsteady and possibly collapse.

Consequence

The aerial device may collapse increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Smeal has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the aerial devices, replacing any sections with missing welds, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Smeal's number for this recall is 1911.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS 2017 12
SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS 2018 12
SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS 2019 12

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V337000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.