The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V287000·Announced 2014-05-29

Terex Aerial Devices Recall for Frame Crack Risk

Terex is recalling 2006-2014 TLM series aerial devices installed on Ford F550 vehicles due to a potential frame crack that could cause loss of control.

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 (frame crack) that may result in loss of vehicle control and a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Terex South Dakota, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 TLM series aerial devices that were installed on Ford F550 vehicles. These units were manufactured between December 2006 and February 2014.

The recall addresses a defect where the vehicle frame may develop a crack in a notch. This crack can lead to frame failure, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will repair any cracked frames and install a preventative reinforcement on affected vehicles that have not cracked, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2014. Owners may contact Terex customer service 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 — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
42

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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