repaired · 2026 Q3
Boom/crane/ladder: motor/hydraulic pump
Risk. A fluid leak may cause a loss of hydraulic functions, increasing the risk of injury.
2024 Smeal Rear Mount AerialProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2024 Smeal Rear Mount Aerial. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-742 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Smeal Rear Mount Aerial has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2024 Smeal Rear Mount Aerial recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Smeal.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other Rear Mount Aerial year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Rear Mount Aerial median. How we score
'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2024 Rear Mount Aerial?
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