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- Problem
- Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick trucks manufactured from June 3, 2013, through November 13, 2014. Due to an issue in assembly, the vertical cylinders and, by extension, the outriggers may drift when loaded.
- Risk
- Outrigger drifting could result in the platform falling and seriously injuring platform occupants or bystanders.
- Remedy
- Terex will notify owners, and dealers will install the orifice and replace the affected valves, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this recall is SN619.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
These aerial device and digger derrick trucks may have a vertical cylinder and outrigger assembly issue. When loaded, the outriggers can drift, which may cause the work platform to fall.
A falling platform could seriously injure the people on it or bystanders nearby. Operators and anyone working around these trucks should take this risk seriously.
Owners will be notified by Terex. Authorized dealers will install an orifice and replace the affected valves at no cost to you. You can contact Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000 (recall SN619), and you can check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Terex Aerial Devices | 20132014 |
|---|---|
| Terex Digger Derrick | 20132014 |