Vehicle recall 25V742000 · October 30, 2025
Smeal Aerial, MID Mount Aerial and 1 more model
A defective crimp may cause the high-pressure hydraulic hose to separate and leak hydraulic fluid.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V742000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 30, 2025
- Filed by
- Smeal Holding, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 25011
- Owner notification
- December 17, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 29
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Mechanical › Boom/crane/ladder › Motor/hydraulic pump
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Smeal Aerial (2024, 2026): 2026, 2024
- Smeal MID Mount Aerial (2024-2025): 2025, 2024
- Smeal Rear Mount Aerial (2024-2025): 2025, 2024
Has your Smeal been repaired?
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