EquipmentRecall 19V-337 · 2017–2019 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus
Smeal Holding LLC recall 19V-337 covers 12 2017–2019 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on April 30, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V337000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 18, 2018 to April 15, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.