NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2017 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Smeal dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
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NHTSA #19V337000Reported April 30, 2019 · Smeal Holding LLC
Potentially affected: 12 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The aerial device may collapse increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
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NHTSA #17V463000Reported July 20, 2017 · Smeal Holding LLC
Potentially affected: 109 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The hydraulic fluid leak may result in inadvertent movement of the aerial device, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mating surface of the hydraulic manifold, correcting the problem as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Smeal's number for this recall is 17019.
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.
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