NHTSA recall 19V337000
Equipment
Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus
Reported Apr 30, 201912 vehicles affectedSmeal Holding LLCMaker’s number 1911Built Dec 18, 2018 – Apr 15, 2019
The 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.
The risk
The aerial device may collapse increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.