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Smeal Recalls

Safety recalls, owner complaints and NHTSA safety ratings for every Smeal model.

Smeal models

ModelRecallsOwner complaintsLatest year
Smeal Aerial5202026
Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus802019
Smeal MID Mount Aerial202025
Smeal Pumper902021
Smeal Rear Mount Aerial202025

Latest Smeal recalls

Hydraulic hose may leak fluid and cause loss of control or fire

Recall 25V742Oct 30, 202529 vehicles affected

Smeal Aerial 2024, 2026Smeal MID Mount Aerial 2024–2025Smeal Rear Mount Aerial 2024–2025

Wiring Fault Can Fail to Cut Power, Risking Fire

Recall 23V808Dec 1, 202369 vehicles affected

KME Aerial Fire Apparatus 2020–2022Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper 2020–2022Smeal Aerial 2022–2023+2 more models

Improperly Crimped Lifting Cable Can Let Generator Fall

Recall 21V810Oct 15, 20211 vehicles affected

Smeal Pumper 2021

Trolley Can Break Loose from Ladder and Fall

Recall 21V029Jan 28, 2021343 vehicles affected

Smeal Aerial 2008–2020

Firefighting Monitor Remote May Lose Battery Power Fast

Recall 21V005Jan 12, 20212 vehicles affected

Smeal Aerial 2020Smeal Pumper 2020

Aerial Ladder May Lack Welds and Collapse

Recall 19V337Apr 30, 201912 vehicles affected

Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus 2017–2019

Fire Pump Relief Valve May Open and Cut Water Pressure

Recall 17V721Nov 16, 201720 vehicles affected

Smeal Aerial 2013–2017Smeal Pumper 2013–2017

Cracked frame can make fire aerial device unstable

Recall 17V656Oct 16, 201774 vehicles affected

Smeal Aerial 2010–2017

Hydraulic Leak Can Cause Aerial Device to Move Unexpectedly

Recall 17V463Jul 20, 2017109 vehicles affected

Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus 2016–2017

Ladder guardrail may bend or break under load

Recall 16V887Dec 9, 2016216 vehicles affected

Smeal Aerial 1997–2015Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus 2016