The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V118000·Announced 2016-02-29

Terex Recalls 2008-2015 Aerial Devices Due to Cylinder Contact Risk

Terex is recalling 2008-2015 aerial devices because cylinder components may contact structural parts, potentially causing platform tilting and occupant falls.

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 where injury has not yet been reported, as the source describes potential cracking leading to platform tilting and falls without citing specific incidents.

Plain-English summary

Terex South Dakota, Inc. is recalling certain 2008-2015 TLM37, TLM37P, TLM39, TLM41, TLM50, TLM55, and TLLM60 aerial devices manufactured between June 18, 2008, and September 28, 2015. The recall affects 465 units.

On the affected devices, both the boom tip leveling cylinder and the master cylinder at the elbow may make contact with the structural components. This contact can potentially damage the boom tip leveling cylinder rod eye and the master cylinder rod eye. Repeated contact may result in the rod eyes cracking, which can lead to the failure of the boom tip leveling cylinder rod eye. This failure can cause the platform to tilt unexpectedly, increasing the risk of occupants falling from the aerial platform and sustaining injuries.

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will modify the aerial devices to prevent the components from making contact. The recall began on April 11, 2016. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975. Terex's number for this recall is SN621. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TEREX AERIAL DEVICES
Brand
TEREX
Manufacturer
Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
465

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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