The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V154000·Announced 2016-03-16

Terex Recalls Aerial Devices Due to Suspension Air Bag Defect

Terex is recalling 2015-2016 aerial devices and digger derrick lifts because the suspension circuit can inflate air bags, lifting outriggers and increasing injury risk.

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 structural vehicle defect where the frame can rise and lift outriggers, creating a risk of injury to the operator, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Terex South Dakota, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 C5000, C6000, General 80, RMX, TM100, and TM125 aerial devices, and digger derrick lifts installed on trucks manufactured between August 4, 2015, and February 16, 2016. The recall affects 131 units.

The defect involves the suspension circuit, which can inflate the suspension air bags if the Master/PTO switch or ignition is turned off in the cab while the boom is in the raised position. This action can cause the frame to rise, lifting the outriggers from the ground. If the outriggers lift off the ground, the resulting instability can increase the risk of injury to the operator.

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will install a second outrigger enable relay free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2016. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975. Terex's number for this recall is SN636. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TEREX TM125, HRX, C5000, C6000
Brand
TEREX
Manufacturer
Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Devices / Digger Derrick Lifts
Hazard
Affected units
131

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 (7)

  • TM125
  • HRX
  • C5000
  • C6000
  • GENERAL 80
  • RMX
  • TM100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · TEREX

Same manufacturer · Terex South Dakota, Inc.

See all →

Same hazard · structural defect

See all →