SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS 2019: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V337000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SMEAL | AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-05-13 | 2019-04-30 | 2019-05-01 |
Production Dates: 2018-12-18 - 2019-04-15
Manufacturers Involved: Smeal Holding, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1911
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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 aerial device may collapse increasing the risk of injury.
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.
