The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V163000·Announced 2015-03-23

Terex Recalls 2014-2015 Digger Derricks and Aerial Devices for Bolt Failure

Terex is recalling 2014-2015 Digger Derricks and Aerial Devices because fasteners may fail, causing the boom to fall and risking injury.

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 where the boom may fall, posing a significant risk of injury to the operator or nearby individuals.

Plain-English summary

Terex South Dakota, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Aerial Devices and General Digger Derricks manufactured between March 28, 2014, and March 1, 2015. The recall involves 97 affected units.

The defect involves fasteners that attach the turntable bearing to the carrier and the aerial or digger derrick. If these attaching bolts fail, the boom may fall, which increases the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will check the affected bolts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975 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
Hazard
Affected units
97

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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