SMEAL 2017 SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS
Brand
SMEAL
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Smeal Holding LLC is recalling certain 2017 SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS vehicles due to equipment issues. The aerial device may collapse increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The aerial device may collapse increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026