SMEAL — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-10-30

Smeal emergency aerial platform vehicles for unspecified safety concerns

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-10-30
Manufacturer	Smeal Holding, LLC
Models affected	AERIAL, MID MOUNT AERIAL, REAR MOUNT AERIAL
Model year	2024, 2026, 2024-2025, 2024-2025
Units affected	29
Defect	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._x000D_ 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.
Component	EQUIPMENT
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure hydraulic hose assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact Smeal's customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Smeal's number for this recall is 25011.
Recall number	25V742000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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