Smeal problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 0 safety complaints with NHTSA about Smeal vehicles in our database, and Smeal has issued 12 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
0
Recalls
12
Models
5

Smeal models with the most complaints

All Smeal models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
Smeal Aerial2005–202609—
Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus2016–201905—
Smeal MID Mount Aerial2024–202501—
Smeal Pumper2013–202104—
Smeal Rear Mount Aerial2024–202501—

Recent Smeal recalls

  • Recall 25V742000Oct 30, 202529 vehicles

    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.

  • Recall 23V808000Dec 1, 202369 vehicles

    Risk: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

  • Recall 21V810000Oct 15, 20211 vehicles

    Risk: An improperly crimped cable may come out of place during a lifting operation, possibly causing the generator set to fall, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V029000Jan 28, 2021343 vehicles

    Risk: A damaged positional waterway trolley can become disconnected from the ladder and drop to the ground, increasing the risk of injury or death.

  • Recall 21V005000Jan 12, 20212 vehicles

    Risk: Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V337000Apr 30, 201912 vehicles

    Risk: The aerial device may collapse increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V721000Nov 16, 201720 vehicles

    Risk: A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V656000Oct 16, 201774 vehicles

    Risk: A cracked frame may cause the aerial device to be unstable, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V463000Jul 20, 2017109 vehicles

    Risk: The hydraulic fluid leak may result in inadvertent movement of the aerial device, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V887000Dec 9, 2016216 vehicles

    Risk: A guardrail that bends or breaks under load can increase the risk of injury.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology