Known Recalls

Model year record

2025 SMEAL MID Mount Aerial

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V742000

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.