CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Terex Environmental Equipment (Terex Environmental) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Model 700, 705, 710, 720, 730, 750, 770, and 790 trailer-mounted wood chippers manufactured August 30, 2011, to May 20, 2013. Safety-related decals describing the operation of the wood chippers may not remain adhered to the powder coat paint.
- Risk
- If the decal with operation instructions detaches, the operator may be at a greater risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Terex Environmental will notify owners about the issue. Terex Environmental is working with decal vendors to find a replacement decal that can with stand the harsh environment. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Terex Environmental customer service at 1-989-588-4295.
- 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
Certain trailer-mounted wood chippers built between August 2011 and May 2013 may have safety decals that do not stay adhered to the powder coat paint. The decals describe how to operate the chipper safely.
If an operating instruction decal detaches, the operator may face a greater risk of injury because the safety guidance is no longer visible during use.
The manufacturer, Terex Environmental, will notify affected owners and is working with decal vendors to find a replacement that can withstand the harsh operating environment. Owners may contact Terex Environmental customer service at 1-989-588-4295, and should check their equipment for this issue and any other open recalls using their VIN.
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