# Smeal Holding, LLC: Improperly Manufactured Aerial and Outrigger Hydraulic Hoses (25V742000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Smeal Holding, LLC |
| Subject | Improperly Manufactured Aerial and Outrigger Hydraulic Hoses |
| NHTSA ID | 25V742000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 25011 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Units potentially affected | 29 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Smeal Holding, LLC (Smeal) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rear Mount Platform, Mid Mount Platform Aerial, and 2024, 2026 125' Aerial emergency response vehicles. A defective crimp may cause the high-pressure hydraulic hose to separate and leak hydraulic fluid. |
| Consequence | A fluid leak may cause a loss of hydraulic functions, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, increases the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure hydraulic hose assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2025. Owners may contact Smeal's customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Smeal's number for this recall is 25011. |

## Why this score
- 29 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V742000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.