Smeal Aerial recalls and problems
9 recalls and 0 owner complaints for 25 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
9
Complaints
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Smeal Aerial by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Aerial | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Aerial | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Aerial | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Aerial | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Aerial | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Aerial | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Aerial | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Aerial | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Aerial | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Aerial | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Aerial | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Aerial | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Aerial | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Aerial | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Aerial | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Aerial | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Aerial | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Aerial | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Aerial | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Aerial | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Aerial | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Aerial | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Aerial | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Aerial | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Aerial | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All Smeal Aerial recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-742 | Oct 30, 2025 | 2024, 2026 | Equipment | Smeal Holding, LLC (Smeal) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rear Mount Platform, Mid Mount Platform Aerial, and 2024, 2026 125' Aerial emergency response vehicles. |
| 23V-808 | Dec 1, 2023 | 2022–2023 | Electrical System | Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spartan Fire S-180 Pumper Fire Apparatus, Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus, Smeal Pumper Fire Apparatus, and Spartan Fire Ladder Tower Aerial Fire Apparatus… |
| 21V-029 | Jan 28, 2021 | 2008–2020 | Equipment | Smeal Holding, LLC (Smeal) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles equipped with a positional waterway trolley. |
| 21V-005 | Jan 12, 2021 | 2020 | Equipment | Smeal Holding, LLC (Smeal) is recalling certain 2020 Aerial and Pumper vehicles, equipped with battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller units used to control the movement of electric firefighting monitors in… |
| 17V-721 | Nov 16, 2017 | 2013–2017 | Equipment | Smeal Holding LLC (Smeal) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Aerial and Pumper Fire Apparatus vehicles, equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. |
| 17V-656 | Oct 16, 2017 | 2010–2017 | Structure | Smeal Holding, Inc. |
| 16V-887 | Dec 9, 2016 | 2000–2015 | Equipment | Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. |
| 16V-663 | Sep 14, 2016 | 2015 | Electrical System | Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. |
| 16V-583 | Aug 4, 2016 | 2015 | Power Train | Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Smeal Aerial?
NHTSA has few complaints for the Smeal Aerial; see the recalls for each year.
How many recalls does the Smeal Aerial have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls covering Smeal Aerial model years 2000–2020, 2022–2024, 2026.