NHTSA Campaign 25V742000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP

Issued by Smeal Holding, LLC · Reported Oct 30, 2025 · 29 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SMEAL AERIAL 2024 29
SMEAL AERIAL 2026 29
SMEAL MID MOUNT AERIAL 2024 29
SMEAL MID MOUNT AERIAL 2025 29
SMEAL REAR MOUNT AERIAL 2024 29
SMEAL REAR MOUNT AERIAL 2025 29

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V742000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.