Smeal Recalls
11 recalls on record · August 4, 2016 to October 30, 2025 · Vehicles
Recalls by year
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Count of recall notices naming this brand, by the year the recall was announced. A quiet year is not proof of a safe year.
October 30, 2025VehiclesNHTSA
Smeal 2024–2026 Equipment recall
Hazard: 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.
October 15, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Smeal 2021 Equipment recall
Hazard: 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.
January 28, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Smeal 2008–2020 Equipment recall
Hazard: A damaged positional waterway trolley can become disconnected from the ladder and drop to the ground, increasing the risk of injury or death.
January 12, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Smeal 2020 Equipment recall
Hazard: Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
April 30, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Smeal 2017–2019 Equipment recall
Hazard: The aerial device may collapse increasing the risk of injury.
November 16, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Smeal 2013–2017 Equipment recall
Hazard: A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
October 16, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Smeal 2010–2017 Structure recall
Hazard: A cracked frame may cause the aerial device to be unstable, increasing the risk of injury.
July 20, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Smeal 2016–2017 Equipment recall
Hazard: The hydraulic fluid leak may result in inadvertent movement of the aerial device, increasing the risk of injury.
December 9, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Smeal 1997–2016 Equipment recall
Hazard: A guardrail that bends or breaks under load can increase the risk of injury.
September 14, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Smeal 2015–2016 Electrical System recall
Hazard: The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
August 4, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Smeal 2015–2016 Power Train recall
Hazard: 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.