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2017 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2017 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2017 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus recalls, newest first

April 30, 2019NHTSA 19V33700012 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 20, 2017NHTSA 17V463000109 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus emergency vehicles. The hydraulic manifold that controls the aerial device may not be fully seated, possibly resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.
Consequence
The hydraulic fluid leak may result in inadvertent movement of the aerial device, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mating surface of the hydraulic manifold, correcting the problem as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Smeal's number for this recall is 17019.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2017 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus years

Other 2017 Smeal models

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  5. 2017 Freightliner Cascadia (20 recalls)
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Questions

Does the 2017 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2017 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Smeal dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.