NHTSA Campaign 16V477000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by Terex South Dakota, Inc. · Reported Jun 28, 2016 · 400 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Terex South Dakota (TSD) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 HR, HRX, TC, and TCX Aerial devices manufactured May 4, 2015, to June 15, 2016. The platform leveling cylinder on the affected vehicles may have poor welds, and as a result, platform leveling cylinder may fail at the elbow, allowing the platform to tilt.
Consequence
If the platform tilts, the platform occupant may fall, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
TSD will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic cylinders, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact TSD Customer Service Department at 1-800-982-8975. TSD's number for this recall is SN642.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEREX | HR | 2015 | 400 |
| TEREX | HR | 2016 | 400 |
| TEREX | HRX | 2015 | 400 |
| TEREX | HRX | 2016 | 400 |
| TEREX | TC | 2015 | 400 |
| TEREX | TC | 2016 | 400 |
| TEREX | TCX | 2015 | 400 |
| TEREX | TCX | 2016 | 400 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V477000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.