Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder: motor/hydraulic pump
- Component
- Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder: motor/hydraulic pump
- Manufacturer
- Smeal Holding, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 29
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2025-10-30
- Owners notified
- 2025-12-17
Defect description
Smeal Holding, LLC (Smeal) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rear Mount Platform, Mid Mount Platform Aerial, and 2024, 2026 125' Aerial emergency response vehicles. A defective crimp may cause the high-pressure hydraulic hose to separate and leak hydraulic fluid.
Safety risk
A fluid leak may cause a loss of hydraulic functions, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure hydraulic hose assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2025. Owners may contact Smeal's customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Smeal's number for this recall is 25011.