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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2025 SMEAL REAR MOUNT AERIALManufacturer campaign: 25011Part: 13943-16-16 (Smeal PN: HY-10997)Part: 777TC-16 (Smeal PN: HY-10724)2024 SMEAL REAR MOUNT AERIAL2024 SMEAL AERIAL2026 SMEAL AERIAL2025 SMEAL MID MOUNT AERIAL2024 SMEAL MID MOUNT AERIALVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
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.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2025 SMEAL REAR MOUNT AERIAL
- Brand or manufacturer
- SMEAL
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V742000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety