Recall 19V337000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2017-2019 SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 12 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 19V337000 |
| Manufacturer | Smeal Holding LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 12 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V742000 | 2025 SMEAL REAR MOUNT AERIAL | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP | 29 | |
| 23V808000 | 2022 SMEAL AERIAL | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 69 | |
| 21V810000 | 2021 SMEAL PUMPER | EQUIPMENT | 1 | |
| 21V029000 | 2012 SMEAL AERIAL | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER | 343 | |
| 21V005000 | 2020 SMEAL AERIAL | EQUIPMENT | 2 | |
| 17V721000 | 2016 SMEAL AERIAL | EQUIPMENT | 20 | |
| 17V656000 | 2011 SMEAL AERIAL | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 74 | |
| 17V463000 | 2017 SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS | EQUIPMENT | 109 | |
| 16V887000 | 2008 SMEAL AERIAL | EQUIPMENT | 216 | |
| 16V663000 | 2016 SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |