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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 25V742000

2025 Smeal Rear Mount Aerial | 2024 Smeal Rear Mount Aerial | 2024 Smeal Aerial | 2026 Smeal Aerial | 2025 Smeal Mid Mount Aerial | 2024 Smeal Mid Mount Aerial — Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder: motor/hydraulic pump

Published October 30, 2025 · Recall initiated: October 30, 2025

Summary

NHTSA records recall 25V742000, published October 30, 2025. Recalling firm: Smeal Holding, LLC; 2025 Smeal Rear Mount Aerial | 2024 Smeal Rear Mount Aerial | 2024 Smeal Aerial | 2026 Smeal Aerial | 2025 Smeal Mid Mount Aerial | 2024 Smeal Mid Mount Aerial — Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder: motor/hydraulic pump.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
SMEAL
Model
REAR MOUNT AERIAL
Manufacturer
Smeal Holding, LLC
Lot
2025 SMEAL REAR MOUNT AERIAL | 2024 SMEAL REAR MOUNT AERIAL | 2024 SMEAL AERIAL | 2026 SMEAL AERIAL | 2025 SMEAL MID MOUNT AERIAL | 2024 SMEAL MID MOUNT AERIAL
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2025 Smeal Rear Mount Aerial | 2024 Smeal Rear Mount Aerial | 2024 Smeal Aerial | 2026 Smeal Aerial | 2025 Smeal Mid Mount Aerial | 2024 Smeal Mid Mount Aerial — Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder: motor/hydraulic pump recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V742000 on October 30, 2025. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SMEAL. Model: REAR MOUNT AERIAL.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)