The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V893000·Announced 2022-12-02

Terex Recalls 2022 Aerial Work Platforms Due to Boom Weld Defect

Terex is recalling 431 units of 2022 C4000, C5000, C6000, C7000, General, and TL vehicles because a seam in the boom structure may have been improperly welded.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

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

Plain-English summary

Terex South Dakota, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 C4000, C5000, C6000, C7000, General, and Trans TL vehicles. The recall involves 431 units where a seam in the boom structure may have been improperly welded, causing the weld to crack.

A cracked weld may lead to the boom failing, which increases the risk of an injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace or repair the boom free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 8, 2023. 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 C5000, TL, C4000, C7000
Brand
TEREX
Manufacturer
Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
431

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)

  • C5000
  • TL
  • C4000
  • C7000
  • C6000
  • GENERAL 65
  • GENERAL 80

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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