TEREX AERIAL DEVICES 2014: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V040000

Make Model Year
TEREX AERIAL DEVICES 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-02-22 2016-01-26 2016-01-26

Production Dates: 2011-08-24 - 2015-11-05

Manufacturers Involved: Terex South Dakota, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SN627

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 73

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Terex South Dakota, Inc. "Terex" is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 SCM48, SCM50, and SCM55 aerial devices manufactured August 24, 2011, to November 5, 2015. The affected vehicles have a leveling cylinder linkage that can be forced past its intended stop position, causing damage to, and failure of, the leveling system.

Consequence

If the leveling system fails, the aerial platform may tilt, increasing the risk of injury to the user or those nearby.

Remedy

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will install a stop to prevent excessive cylinder linkage movement, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2016. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975. Terex's number for this recall is SN627.

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.