The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V138000·Announced 2022-03-08

Terex Recalls 2016-2021 Aerial Devices Due to Emergency Stop Defect

Terex is recalling 2016-2021 OM, Optima-HRX, and TCX aerial devices because emergency stop controls may fail to stop all boom functions, 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 unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Terex South Dakota, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2021 OM, Optima-HRX, and TCX aerial devices equipped with dual platforms. The recall addresses a defect where the upper control stations' emergency stop controls may not stop all boom functions, resulting in unintended boom movement.

This defect increases the risk of injury to operators or bystanders. The affected vehicles are 2016-2021 model year Terex Optima TCX, Optima HRX, and OM aerial devices.

Dealers will install engine stop/start controls at both control stations, as necessary, and install placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 13, 2022. Owners may contact Terex's customer service at 1-605-882-4000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TEREX OPTIMA TCX, OPTIMA HRX, OM
Brand
TEREX
Manufacturer
Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
17

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 (3)

  • OPTIMA TCX
  • OPTIMA HRX
  • OM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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