The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V742000·Announced 2025-10-30

Smeal Recalls 2024-2026 Aerial Vehicles Due to Hydraulic Hose Defect

Smeal Holding, LLC is recalling 29 emergency response vehicles because a defective crimp may cause hydraulic hoses to leak, risking injury or fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural/mechanical defect in emergency vehicles that poses a risk of injury and fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating (score 4) due to significant injury/property-damage reports or structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Smeal Holding, LLC is recalling 29 specific 2024-2026 emergency response vehicles, including Rear Mount Platform, Mid Mount Platform Aerial, and 125' Aerial models. The recall addresses a potential defect in the crimping of high-pressure hydraulic hoses.

A defective crimp may cause the high-pressure hydraulic hose to separate and leak hydraulic fluid. This 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.

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.

The recalled product

Product
SMEAL REAR MOUNT AERIAL, AERIAL, MID MOUNT AERIAL
Brand
SMEAL
Manufacturer
Smeal Holding, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Response Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
29

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • REAR MOUNT AERIAL
  • AERIAL
  • MID MOUNT AERIAL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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