AI DamageSmeal Aerial: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Smeal Aerial across 9 model years: 0 owner complaints and 4 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This service bulletin is about certain vehicles equipped with a rear mounted aerial, that could experience…
- This service bulletin is about damage to latch frame from striker contact and provides instructions on how…
- This service bulletin is about certain Ametek gauge smart dual pressure transducer modules may have…
- This service bulletin is about potential for a crack or broken fasteners of the rearward pump transmision…
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.