Terex recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 1998-2005 OM Aerial Devices used on utility trucks. The leveling arm at the elbow can develop fatigue cracks.
What could happen
Fatigue cracks may cause the leveling arm to fail. If the arm fails while the aerial device is in use, the platform may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
The fix
Terex will notify owners to inspect their unit immediately and arrange repairs with Terex or dealers. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Terex at 1-605-884-3892. Terex's recall campaign number is SN606.
Vehicles covered
- Terex Aerial Devices 1998–2005
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V160000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Terex South Dakota, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 24, 2013
- Owners notified
- May 29, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 500
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- SN606
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Altec / Terex recall: Structure Aug 29, 2025
- Terex recall: Electrical system May 15, 2017
- Terex recall: Equipment May 15, 2017
- Terex recall: Structure Mar 29, 2016
- Terex recall: Structure Mar 28, 2016
- Terex recall: Equipment Feb 29, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.