Smeal Aerial recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
9 recalls found for the Smeal Aerial in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Choose a model year:
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Newest Smeal Aerial recalls
- Oct 30, 202525V742000Equipment29 vehiclesSmeal 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 vehiclesKME 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.
- Jan 28, 202121V029000Equipment343 vehicles2008-2020 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 vehiclesSmeal Aerial and Pumper
The monitor is used to direct the water stream and adjust the spray pattern.
- Nov 16, 201717V721000Equipment20 vehiclesSmeal 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 vehicles2010-2017 Smeal Aerial
The torque frame may crack at the notched area.
- Dec 9, 201616V887000Equipment216 vehiclesSmeal Aerial and Aerial Fire Apparatus
The affected vehicles are equipped with a movable ladder access guardrail that may bend or break under heavy loads.
- Sep 14, 201616V663000Electrical system6 vehiclesSmeal Aerial and Aerial Fire Apparatus
These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge causing accessories to turn on or off, affecting vehicle performance.