Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Apr 30, 2019Crash risk2017–2019 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus — Equipment
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.
19V337000 · 12 units · Smeal Holding LLC
- Jul 20, 2017Crash risk2016–2017 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus — Equipment
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus emergency vehicles. The hydraulic manifold that controls the aerial device may not be fully seated, possibly resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.
17V463000 · 109 units · Smeal Holding LLC
- Dec 9, 2016Crash risk1997–2015 Smeal Aerial, 2016 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus — Equipment
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain model year 1997-2016 Rear Mount Aerial Platform Apparatus emergency vehicles manufactured January 1, 1997, to November 30, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a movable ladder access guardrail that may bend or break under heavy loads.
16V887000 · 216 units · Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc.
- Sep 14, 2016Crash risk2015 Smeal Aerial, 2016 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus — Electrical System
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Aerial fire apparatus vehicles manufactured October 1, 2015, to August 31, 2015, equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens manufactured by Hale Products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge causing accessories to turn on or off, affecting vehicle performance.
16V663000 · 6 units · Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc.
- Aug 4, 2016Fire risk2015 Smeal Aerial, 2016 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus, 2015–2016 Smeal Pumper — Power Train
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Smeal Aerial and Pumper fire trucks manufactured July 16, 2015, to August 1, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
16V583000 · 88 units · Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc.