2017–2019 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus Recall: Tube steel used in the base rail of the aerial device may be missing joint…
NHTSA campaign 19V337000 · Equipment · filed Apr 30, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
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.
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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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Smeal | Aerial Fire Apparatus | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V337000 (manufacturer number 1911). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.