Terex recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Terex South Dakota (TSD) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 HR, HRX, TC, and TCX Aerial devices manufactured May 4, 2015, to June 15, 2016. The platform leveling cylinder on the affected vehicles may have poor welds, and as a result, platform leveling cylinder may fail at the elbow, allowing the platform to tilt.
What could happen
If the platform tilts, the platform occupant may fall, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
TSD will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic cylinders, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact TSD Customer Service Department at 1-800-982-8975. TSD's number for this recall is SN642.
Vehicles covered
- Terex Hr 2015–2016
- Terex Hrx 2015–2016
- Terex Tc 2015–2016
- Terex Tcx 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V477000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Terex South Dakota, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 28, 2016
- Owners notified
- Aug 22, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 400
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 4, 2015 to Jun 15, 2016
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- SN642
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
- Terex recall: Equipment Jun 14, 2016
- Terex recall: Suspension Mar 16, 2016
- Terex recall: Equipment Nov 4, 2016
- Terex recall: Equipment Mar 20, 2020
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.