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HighNHTSA·13V096000·Announced 2013-03-15

Terex Recalls 2000-2009 Aerial Device Utility Trucks Due to Hydraulic Defect

Terex is recalling 240 model year 2000-2009 aerial device utility trucks because a hydraulic seal failure may cause the boom to move unexpectedly.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where unexpected movement may lead to personal injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Terex South Dakota, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 TC, RM, OM-DHL, and XM Aerial Device utility trucks. The recall involves 240 vehicles that have boom controls mounted in a console at the truck bed.

A seal within the hydraulic rotary manifold may fail, which can cause the aerial device to move inadvertently. Unexpected movement of the aerial device while in use may lead to personal injury.

The recall began on May 15, 2013. Terex will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the hydraulic plumbing and add a solenoid free of charge. Owners may contact Terex at 1-605-884-3892 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
240

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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