2015–2016 Terex HR & 2015–2016 Terex HRX + 2 more recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Terex South Dakota (TSD) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 HR, HRX, TC, and TCX Aerial devices manufactured May 4, 2015, to June 15, 2016. The platform leveling cylinder on the affected vehicles may have poor welds, and as a result, platform leveling cylinder may fail at the elbow, allowing the platform to tilt.
💥 The risk
If the platform tilts, the platform occupant may fall, increasing their risk of injury.
🔧 The fix
TSD will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic cylinders, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact TSD Customer Service Department at 1-800-982-8975. TSD's number for this recall is SN642.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V477000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SN642
- Manufacturer
- Terex South Dakota, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 400
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Owner phone
- 1-800-982-8975
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 22, 2016
- Built
- May 4, 2015 – Jun 15, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.