The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V512000·Announced 2015-08-13

Terex Recalls 2013-2015 Digger Derrick and Aerial Devices Trucks

Terex is recalling 386 model year 2013-2015 Digger Derrick and Aerial Devices trucks because vertical cylinders may drift when loaded, risking platform falls.

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 source text explicitly states that the defect could result in the platform falling and seriously injuring occupants or bystanders, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury' reports or risk of serious injury.

Plain-English summary

Terex South Dakota, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick trucks manufactured between June 3, 2013, and November 13, 2014. The recall affects 386 vehicles.

Due to an assembly issue, the vertical cylinders and outriggers may drift when the vehicle is loaded. This drifting could cause the platform to fall, potentially resulting in serious injury to platform occupants or bystanders.

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will install the orifice and replace the affected valves free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. 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 DIGGER DERRICK, AERIAL DEVICES
Brand
TEREX
Manufacturer
Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
386

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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