SmealRecalls, problems & years to avoid
NHTSA has 0 owner complaints on file for 5 Smeal models. The Aerial has the most (0). Pick a model to see which years to avoid.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls. Updated daily.
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Boom/crane/ladder: motor/hydraulic pump25V-742 · Aerial, MID Mount Aerial, Rear Mount Aerial · Oct 30, 2025 · 29 vehiclesElectrical system: wiring23V-808 · Aerial · Dec 1, 2023 · 69 vehiclesEquipment21V-810 · Pumper · Oct 15, 2021 · 1 vehiclesMechanical: boom/crane/ladder21V-029 · Aerial · Jan 28, 2021 · 343 vehiclesEquipment21V-005 · Aerial, Pumper · Jan 12, 2021 · 2 vehiclesEquipment19V-337 · Aerial Fire Apparatus · Apr 30, 2019 · 12 vehiclesEquipment17V-721 · Aerial, Pumper · Nov 16, 2017 · 20 vehiclesStructure: frame and members17V-656 · Aerial · Oct 16, 2017 · 74 vehicles