Terex Recalls 2014 Light Tower AL5 Work Platforms Due to Fuel Tank Defect
Terex is recalling 84 model year 2014 Light Tower AL5 work platforms because insufficient structural support on the fuel tank could cause it to deform and contact the trailer axle, increasing fire risk.
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 (insufficient fuel tank support) that could lead to a vehicle fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Terex Aerial Work Platforms is recalling certain model year 2014 Light Tower AL5 work platforms manufactured between October 16, 2013, and June 11, 2014. The recall affects 84 units that have insufficient structural support for the lower section of the 60-gallon fuel tank.
This reduced support can cause the fuel tank to become deformed and make contact with the trailer axle. A deformed fuel tank contacting the axle could increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will add structural support to the lower part of the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2014, with the remedy available starting December 29, 2014. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-536-1800 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- TEREX LIGHT TOWER AL5
- Brand
- TEREX
- Manufacturer
- Terex Aerial Work Platforms
- Category
- Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 84
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)
- LIGHT TOWER AL5
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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