The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V168000·Announced 2020-03-20

Terex Recalls 2009-2016 Aerial Devices Due to Lift Cylinder Defect

Terex is recalling 2009-2016 TCX and SML aerial devices because lift cylinder rod eyes may fail, causing the boom to drift down and increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (lift cylinder failure) that creates a significant risk of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Terex South Dakota, Inc. is recalling certain 2009-2016 TCX60/85 and SML65/90 aerial devices. The recall addresses a defect where the rod eyes on the 25-foot lift cylinders may fail prematurely.

If the rod eye fails, the lift boom will drift down. The remaining cylinder may not support the boom fully and will slowly leak down. These scenarios increase the risk of an injury.

The recall began on April 9, 2020. Terex will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod eyes and shims free of charge. 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 TCX, SML
Brand
TEREX
Manufacturer
Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
6

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)

  • TCX
  • SML

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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