The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V025000·Announced 2014-01-29

Terex Recalls 2013-2014 AL4 and RL4 Light Towers Due to Electrical Hazard

Terex is recalling 2013-2014 AL4 and RL4 light towers because a missing plug allows water to enter electrical connections, causing arcing and potential lighting loss.

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 (electrical arcing leading to lighting loss) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Terex Aerial Work Platforms is recalling approximately 3,000 model year 2013-2014 AL4 and RL4 light towers. The recall addresses a defect where a missing plug allows water to enter the electrical connection that controls the lighting. This intrusion can cause arcing inside the connection.

The primary risk associated with this defect is the loss of lighting in low light conditions. This loss of illumination could result in an increased risk of injury to individuals relying on the lights for jobsite safety. No specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

The recall began on March 26, 2014. Terex Aerial will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing plug free of charge. Customers can contact Terex at 1-800-536-1800 for more information. Terex Aerial's number for this recall is 140001. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TEREX AL4, RL4
Brand
TEREX
Manufacturer
Terex Aerial Work Platforms
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platforms
Hazard
Affected units
3,000

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)

  • AL4
  • RL4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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