Terex South Dakota, Inc. recalls 2011–2016 Terex Aerial Devices

Recall date

March 29, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

16V177000

Brand / firm

Terex

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,153 units

Why it was recalled

If the platform tilts unexpectedly, the user may fall, increasing their risk of injury.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.