Vehicle recall 19V337000 · April 30, 2019
2017-2019 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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
- 19V337000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 30, 2019
- Filed by
- Smeal Holding LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 1911
- Owner notification
- May 13, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
Has your Smeal been repaired?
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