The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V103000·Announced 2020-02-24

Terex TM-Series Trucks Recalled for Defective Platform Limit Switch

Terex is recalling 2014-2019 TM bucket/boom trucks because an upside-down limit switch may fail to stop platform tilting, 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 risk-of-harm product where a fall could cause injury, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Terex South Dakota, Inc. is recalling certain 2014-2019 TM bucket/boom trucks. The recall involves 523 vehicles where the platform level limit switch was installed upside down. This defect prevents the switch from stopping platform level movement if the platform level exceeds 15 degrees.

If the limit switch fails to stop the platform from tilting, a platform occupant could fall, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will properly install the limit switch free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2020. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TEREX TM-SERIES
Brand
TEREX
Manufacturer
Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
523

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)

  • TM-SERIES

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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