Terex Recalls 2016 Aerial Devices Due to Hydraulic Motor Shaft Failure Risk
Terex is recalling 2016 HR, HRX, LT, LTM, TL, TC, and TCX aerial devices because a hydraulic motor shaft may fail, causing unexpected boom rotation or winch movement.
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/mechanical defect in a vehicle component that poses a risk of injury, but no injuries or deaths are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' 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 2016 HR, HRX, LT, LTM, TL, TC, and TCX aerial devices manufactured between January 1, 2016, and May 12, 2016. The recall involves 440 units.
The defect involves a hydraulic motor whose shaft may fail. This failure can result in unexpected boom rotation or winch movement, which may increase the risk of injury. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.
Owners will be notified by Terex South Dakota, Inc. to inspect the hydraulic motor. Motors within a certain serial number range will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2016. Owners may contact TSD customer service at 1-800-982-8975 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- TEREX LTM, HRX, TC, TCX
- Brand
- TEREX
- Manufacturer
- Terex South Dakota, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
- Affected units
- 440
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)
- LTM
- HRX
- TC
- TCX
- LT
- HR
- TL
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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