NHTSA Recall 16V118000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V118000; Date: Feb. 29, 2016
Repeated contact may result in the rod eyes cracking. This cracking can lead to the failure of the boom tip leveling cylinder rod eye and the platform tilting unexpectedly which could cause the occupants to fall from the aerial platform, increasing their risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Terex Aerial Devices; 2009 Terex Aerial Devices; 2010 Terex Aerial Devices; 2011 Terex Aerial Devices; 2012 Terex Aerial Devices; 2013 Terex Aerial Devices; 2014 Terex Aerial Devices; 2015 Terex Aerial Devices
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Affected Units:: 465
Recall Summary:
Terex south dakota, inc. (terex) is recalling certain 2008-2015 tlm37, tlm37p, tlm39, tlm41, tlm50, tlm55, and tllm60 aerial devices manufactured June 18, 2008, to September 28, 2015. On the affected devices, both the boom tip leveling cylinder and the master cylinder at the elbow may make contact with the structural components, potentially damaging the boom tip leveling cylinder rod eye and the master cylinder rod eye.
How to Fix:
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will modify the aerial devices to prevent the components from making contact. The recall began on April 11, 2016. Owners may contact terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975. Terex's number for this recall is sn621.
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: Apr 11, 2016
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