Terex Recalls 2011-2016 Aerial Devices Due to Inadequate Boom Tip Welds
Terex is recalling 2011-2016 aerial devices because inadequate welds at the boom tip may cause the platform to tilt unexpectedly, increasing the risk of user 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 (inadequate welds) that may result in the platform tilting and the user falling, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Terex South Dakota, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 HR, HRX, TC, TCX, and SML aerial devices. The recall involves 2,153 units that may have inadequate welds at the boom tip leveling sprockets.
A failure of these welds may result in the platform tilting unexpectedly. If the platform tilts, the user may fall, which increases their risk of injury.
Terex will notify owners and provide a leveling sprocket for any unit with a cracked weld on the leveling sprocket or provide a reinforcement kit for any unit without a cracked weld, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Terex South Dakota at 1-800-982-8975. Terex's number for this recall is SN638. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- TEREX AERIAL DEVICES
- Brand
- TEREX
- Manufacturer
- Terex South Dakota, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
- Affected units
- 2,153
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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