NHTSA Recall 13V089000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V089000; Date: Mar. 7, 2013
The hydraulic cylinder may separate from the digger derick arm, allowing it to collapse without warning, increasing the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Terex Digger Derrick; 2000 Terex Digger Derrick; 2001 Terex Digger Derrick; 2002 Terex Digger Derrick; 2003 Terex Digger Derrick; 2004 Terex Digger Derrick; 2005 Terex Digger Derrick; 2006 Terex Digger Derrick; 2007 Terex Digger Derrick; 2008 Terex Digger Derrick; 2009 Terex Digger Derrick; 2010 Terex Digger Derrick; 2011 Terex Digger Derrick; 2012 Terex Digger Derrick
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Affected Units:: 261
Recall Summary:
Terex south dakota, inc. (terex) is recalling certain model year 1999-2012 xl4000 digger derrick utility trucks. The shims and spacers used to adjust the length of the hydraulic cylinder may give, causing the rod eye and threads to fatigue while lifting loads.
How to Fix:
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rod eye and threads, as necessary. The existing shims and spacer will be replaced with a hardened spacer. All repairs will be made at no charge to the owner. The recall began on may 23, 2013. Owners may contact terex at 1-605-882-4000.
Recall Notes:
Terex's recall campaign number is sn602. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 23, 2013
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