2012 Smeal Aerial recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2012 Smeal Aerial. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Jan 28, 2021Crash risk2008–2020 Smeal Aerial — Equipment
Smeal Holding, LLC (Smeal) is recalling certain 2009-2020 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles equipped with a positional waterway trolley. If the operator attempts to both extend the ladder, and shift from one mode to the other at the same time, the locking tabs can be broken off the locking arms.
21V029000 · 343 units · Smeal Holding, LLC
- Oct 16, 2017Crash risk2010–2017 Smeal Aerial — Structure
Smeal Holding, Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Aerial Fire Apparatus vehicles. The torque frame may crack at the notched area.
17V656000 · 74 units · Smeal Holding LLC
- Dec 9, 2016Crash risk1997–2015 Smeal Aerial, 2016 Smeal Aerial Fire Apparatus — Equipment
Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. (Smeal) is recalling certain model year 1997-2016 Rear Mount Aerial Platform Apparatus emergency vehicles manufactured January 1, 1997, to November 30, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a movable ladder access guardrail that may bend or break under heavy loads.
16V887000 · 216 units · Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc.