NHTSA Recall 13V160000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V160000; Date: Apr. 24, 2013
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Terex Aerial Devices; 1999 Terex Aerial Devices; 2000 Terex Aerial Devices; 2001 Terex Aerial Devices; 2002 Terex Aerial Devices; 2003 Terex Aerial Devices; 2004 Terex Aerial Devices; 2005 Terex Aerial Devices
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Affected Units:: 500
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 29, 2013
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