Smeal Aerial problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 9 recalls on file for the Smeal Aerial (2005–2026).

Complaints
0
Recalls
9
Model years
20
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Smeal Aerial model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Smeal Aerial model year

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Smeal Aerial recalls

  • Recall 25V742000Oct 30, 202529 vehiclesModel years 2024–2026

    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 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

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

  • Recall 21V029000Jan 28, 2021343 vehiclesModel years 2008–2020

    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 vehiclesModel years 2020

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

  • Recall 17V721000Nov 16, 201720 vehiclesModel years 2013–2017

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

  • Recall 17V656000Oct 16, 201774 vehiclesModel years 2010–2017

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

  • Recall 16V887000Dec 9, 2016216 vehiclesModel years 2005–2015

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

  • Recall 16V663000Sep 14, 20166 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V583000Aug 4, 201688 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.

Other Smeal models

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