NHTSA Campaign 07E068000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by TEREX TELELECT, INC. · Reported Sep 3, 2007 · 172 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN TEREX AERIAL DEVICES, MODELS HR37/40, HRM AND HRX EQUIPPED WITH BASKET LIFTER OPTION USING BASKET SHAFT WELDMAT 465451 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 15, 2003, AND JULY 24, 2007, CAN DEVELOPE CRACKS NEAR THE WELD IN THE SUPPORT TUBE TO THE MAIN UPRIGHT TUBE.
Consequence
CONTINUED OPERATION WILL ALLOW THE MATERIAL TO FATIGUE AND FAIL RESULTING IN UNCONTROLLED PLATFORM MOVEMENT AND POSSIBLE EJECTION OF OCCUPANTS. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
TEREX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE UNITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TEREX AT 1-605-882-4000.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEREX | HR37 | 172 | |
| TEREX | HR40 | 172 | |
| TEREX | HRM | 172 | |
| TEREX | HRX | 172 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07E068000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.