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🔥 Fire risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 25V742📅 Oct 30, 2025

2024, 2026 Smeal Aerial & 2024–2025 Smeal MID Mount Aerial + 1 more recall: equipment

⚠️ 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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V742000
Manufacturer recall #
25011
Manufacturer
Smeal Holding, LLC
Vehicles affected
29
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP
Owner phone
1-800-867-6478
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 17, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V742 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V742?

2024, 2026 Smeal Aerial & 2024–2025 Smeal MID Mount Aerial + 1 more. 29 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Smeal dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-867-6478.