Smeal recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

12 recalls found for Smeal vehicles in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, the newest filed October 30, 2025. Choose a model:

Newest Smeal recalls

Oct 30, 202525V742000Equipment29 vehicles
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.
Dec 1, 202323V808000Electrical system69 vehicles
KME Aerial Fire Apparatus, Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper and 3 more models
In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Oct 15, 202121V810000Equipment1 vehicles
2021 Smeal Pumper
The lifting cables may be improperly crimped.
Jan 28, 202121V029000Equipment343 vehicles
2008-2020 Smeal Aerial
If the operator attempts to both extend the ladder, and shift from one mode to the other at the same time, the locking tabs can be broken off the locking arms.
Jan 12, 202121V005000Equipment2 vehicles
Smeal Aerial and Pumper
The monitor is used to direct the water stream and adjust the spray pattern.
Apr 30, 201919V337000Equipment12 vehicles
2017-2019 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus
The tube steel used in the base rail of the aerial device may be missing joint welds, which may cause the aerial device to become unsteady and possibly collapse.
Nov 16, 201717V721000Equipment20 vehicles
Smeal Aerial and Pumper
Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for…
Oct 16, 201717V656000Structure74 vehicles
2010-2017 Smeal Aerial
The torque frame may crack at the notched area.
Jul 20, 201717V463000Equipment109 vehicles
2016-2017 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus
The hydraulic manifold that controls the aerial device may not be fully seated, possibly resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.
Dec 9, 201616V887000Equipment216 vehicles
Smeal Aerial and Aerial Fire Apparatus
The affected vehicles are equipped with a movable ladder access guardrail that may bend or break under heavy loads.

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