The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V075000·Announced 2013-03-04

Terex Recalls 2012 Utility Trucks Due to Leveling Arm Defect

Terex is recalling 2012 utility trucks with SCM Aerial Devices because the leveling arm may break, potentially causing occupants to fall.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component failure could cause occupants to fall from a platform, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Terex South Dakota, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 utility trucks equipped with SCM Aerial Devices. The recall involves 21 vehicles.

The defect involves the lifting device's leveling arm, which may flex at the elbow and contact the boom structure. This contact may cause the leveling arm to break. If the leveling arm fails, the platform could tilt, and occupants may fall from the platform.

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will replace the leveling arm free of charge. The recall began in April 2013. Owners may contact Terex at 1-605-882-4000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TEREX AERIAL DEVICES
Brand
TEREX
Manufacturer
Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Utility Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
21

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AERIAL DEVICES

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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