Smeal Recall 19V337000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 19V337000 · announced April 30, 2019 · filed by Smeal Holding Llc · 12 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

The aerial device may collapse increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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 this recall

• 2017 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus
• 2018 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus
• 2019 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.