CERTAIN TEREX AERIAL DEVICES P/N HR37 AND HR40 INSTALLED ON TRUCKS TO TRANSPORT THE AERIAL DEVICE TO
— Recall Campaign #04E072000
CERTAIN TEREX AERIAL DEVICES P/N HR37 AND HR40 INSTALLED ON TRUCKS TO TRANSPORT THE AERIAL DEVICE TO THE WORK SITE. THESE UNITS HAVE A LEVELING SPROCKET WELDMENT AT THE ELBOW END THAT MAY CONTAIN DEFECTIVE WELDS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 47 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
04E072000
| Manufacturer: | Terex South Dakota, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 17, 2004 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 04E072000 |
| Units affected: | 47 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN TEREX AERIAL DEVICES P/N HR37 AND HR40 INSTALLED ON TRUCKS TO TRANSPORT THE AERIAL DEVICE TO THE WORK SITE. THESE UNITS HAVE A LEVELING SPROCKET WELDMENT AT THE ELBOW END THAT MAY CONTAIN DEFECTIVE WELDS.
- Consequeces:
- FAILURE OF THE WELD MAY CAUSE THE PLATFORM TO UPSET DURING USE AND CAUSE THE OCCUPANT TO BE EJECTED. THIS CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
- Corrective action:
- THE RECALL BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TEREX UTILITIES SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-605-882-4000.
- Notes:
- ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).