SMEAL 2017 SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS
Brand
SMEAL
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Smeal Holding LLC is recalling certain 2017 SMEAL AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS vehicles due to equipment issues. The hydraulic fluid leak may result in inadvertent movement of the aerial device, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus emergency vehicles. The hydraulic manifold that controls the aerial device may not be fully seated, possibly resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The hydraulic fluid leak may result in inadvertent movement of the aerial device, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mating surface of the hydraulic manifold, correcting the problem as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Smeal customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Smeal's number for this recall is 17019.
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