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NHTSA Recall 19V337000: Equipment

Smeal Holding LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12 vehicles. It affects 2017–2019 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus.

12
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2019
owners notified (May 13)
NHTSA campaign19V337000
Manufacturer campaign1911
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Report receivedApril 30, 2019
Owner notificationMay 13, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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 risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 19V337000

Make and modelModel years
Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus2017, 2018, 2019

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.