CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The aerial device may collapse increasing the risk of injury.
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2017-2019 aerial fire apparatus vehicles may have tube steel in the aerial device's base rail that is missing joint welds. Without those welds, the aerial device can become unsteady and may collapse.
A collapsing aerial device creates a risk of injury to people working on or near the apparatus. Owners should stop using the aerial device if they notice unusual movement or instability, and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer before continuing to operate it.
Smeal has notified owners. Dealers will inspect the aerial devices and replace any sections found to be missing welds, free of charge. To arrange the repair, contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-867-6478 and reference recall number 1911. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus | 201720182019 |
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