Terex South Dakota is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 HR
— Recall Campaign #16V177000
Terex South Dakota (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 HR, HRX, TC, TCX, and SML aerial devices. The affected aerial devices may have inadequate welds at the boom tip leveling sprockets. A failure of these welds may result in the platform tilting unexpectedly.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,153 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V177000
| Manufacturer: | Terex South Dakota, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | March 29, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V177000 |
| Units affected: | 2,153 |
- Description:
- Terex South Dakota (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 HR, HRX, TC, TCX, and SML aerial devices. The affected aerial devices may have inadequate welds at the boom tip leveling sprockets. A failure of these welds may result in the platform tilting unexpectedly.
- Consequeces:
- If the platform tilts unexpectedly, the user may fall, increasing their risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Terex will notify owners. Terex will notify owners and provide a leveling sprocket for any unit with a cracked weld on the leveling sprocket or provide a reinforcement kit for any unit without a cracked weld on the leveling sprocket, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Terex South Dakota at 1-800-982-8975. Terex's number for this recall is SN638.
- 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.