SMEAL 2012 SMEAL AERIAL Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 SMEAL AERIAL
Brand
SMEAL
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
Smeal Holding LLC is recalling certain 2012 SMEAL AERIAL vehicles due to structure:frame and members issues. A cracked frame may cause the aerial device to be unstable, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Smeal Holding, Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles. The torque frame may crack at the notched area.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A cracked frame may cause the aerial device to be unstable, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will repair the cracks and add a reinforcement, free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2017. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Smeal's number for this recall is 17024.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026