Recall 16V177000: 2011–2016 Terex Aerial Devices
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 29, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 2,153
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Terex South Dakota (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 HR, HRX, TC, TCX, and SML aerial devices. The affected aerial devices may have inadequate welds at the boom tip leveling sprockets. A failure of these welds may result in the platform tilting unexpectedly.
The risk
If the platform tilts unexpectedly, the user may fall, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Terex will notify owners. Terex will notify owners and provide a leveling sprocket for any unit with a cracked weld on the leveling sprocket or provide a reinforcement kit for any unit without a cracked weld on the leveling sprocket, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Terex South Dakota at 1-800-982-8975. Terex's number for this recall is SN638.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2011 Terex Aerial Devices
- 2012 Terex Aerial Devices
- 2013 Terex Aerial Devices
- 2014 Terex Aerial Devices
- 2015 Terex Aerial Devices
- 2016 Terex Aerial Devices
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V177000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SN638
- Manufacturer
- Terex South Dakota, Inc.
- Owner letters
- May 24, 2016
- Components
- Structure (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology