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Terex Aerial Devices Recall 15V163: Boom May Fall If Mounting Bolts Fail, Risking Injury

NHTSA campaign 15V163, reported March 23, 2015, 97 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2014-2015 Terex aerial devices and digger derricks, built between March 28, 2014 and March 1, 2015, may have fasteners that attach the turntable bearing to the carrier and to the aerial or digger derrick that can fail. If those bolts fail, the boom may fall, creating a risk of injury to the operator or people nearby.

Terex will notify affected owners. Dealers will inspect the affected bolts and replace them as necessary, at no cost to the owner. Owners can contact Terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975 and reference recall number SN616. Owners should also check their vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V163Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT
Problem
Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Aerial Devices and General Digger Derricks manufactured March 28, 2014, to March 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the turntable bearing to the carrier and the aerial or the digger derrick may fail.
Risk
If the attaching bolts fail, the boom may fall, increasing the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
Remedy
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will check the affected bolts, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975. Terex's number for this recall is SN616.
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.

Affected vehicles

Terex Aerial Devices20142015
Terex Digger Derrick20142015