The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V320000·Announced 2017-05-15

Terex Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks Recalled for Electrical Shock Risk

Terex is recalling 2007-2016 aerial devices and digger derricks because the onboard electrical breaker may fail to trip during a short circuit, increasing the risk of user injury.

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 electrical shock injury where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Terex South Dakota, Inc. is recalling certain 2007-2016 Terex Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks equipped with specific aerial devices and digger derricks used for utility line work. The affected models include the C4000, FC, HR, HRX, SCM, TC, TCX, TL, TPL, and XT.

The recall is due to a defect in the onboard electrical socket's Ground Fault Protection Equipment (GFPE) breaker. In the event of a short circuit from a plugged-in tool, the breaker may not trip at the proper current before the user receives an electrical shock. This lack of proper protection increases the risk of injury to the user.

Owners will be notified by Terex South Dakota. Dealers will replace the existing breakers with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breakers that trip at a lower current, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2017. 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 AERIAL DEVICES, DIGGER DERRICK
Brand
TEREX
Manufacturer
Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
58

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)

  • AERIAL DEVICES
  • DIGGER DERRICK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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