Terex Recalls 2012-2013 Digger Derricks and Aerial Devices for Outrigger Defect
Terex is recalling 2012-2013 Digger Derricks and Aerial Devices because damaged outrigger seals may cause the unit to overturn, increasing injury risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in the outrigger system that may cause the unit to overturn, posing a significant risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
Terex South Dakota, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks manufactured between September 2012 and February 2013. The recall involves 118 units.
The lock valve cavity in the outrigger cylinder may be machined incorrectly, which can damage the seals. Damaged seals may allow the outrigger to drift, affecting stability and potentially causing the unit to overturn, which increases the risk of injury.
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected outriggers to determine if they were machined correctly. The inspection and any necessary repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2013. 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 DIGGER DERRICK, AERIAL DEVICES
- Brand
- TEREX
- Manufacturer
- Terex South Dakota, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Construction Equipment
- Affected units
- 118
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 (2)
- DIGGER DERRICK
- AERIAL DEVICES
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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