Smeal Holding, LLC: Equipment:Mechanical:Boom/Crane/Ladder:Motor/Hydraulic Pump (2024 SMEAL AERIAL, 2024 SMEAL MID MOUNT AERIAL, 2024 SMEAL REAR MOUNT AERIAL…)
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- Company / brand
- Smeal Holding, LLC
- Product
- 2024 SMEAL AERIAL; 2024 SMEAL MID MOUNT AERIAL; 2024 SMEAL REAR MOUNT AERIAL; 2025 SMEAL MID MOUNT AERIAL; 2025 SMEAL REAR MOUNT AERIAL; 2026 SMEAL AERIAL
- Reason / hazard
- 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.
- What to do (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.
- Distribution / sold at
- Potentially affected: 29
- Defect
- 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.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP
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