The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V337000·Announced 2019-04-30

Smeal Recalls 2017-2019 Aerial Fire Apparatus Due to Missing Welds

Smeal is recalling 2017-2019 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles because missing joint welds in the base rail may cause the aerial device to collapse.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (missing welds) that may cause the aerial device to collapse, posing a significant risk of injury.

Plain-English summary

Smeal Holding LLC is recalling certain 2017-2019 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles. The recall involves 12 vehicles where the tube steel used in the base rail of the aerial device may be missing joint welds.

The missing welds may cause the aerial device to become unsteady and possibly collapse. A collapse of the aerial device increases the risk of injury.

Smeal has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the aerial devices and replace any sections with missing welds free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-867-6478 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS
Brand
SMEAL
Manufacturer
Smeal Holding LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
12

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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