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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The leveling cylinder linkage on certain aerial devices can be forced past its intended stop position. This can damage the leveling system and cause it to fail.
If the leveling system fails, the aerial platform may tilt, which increases the risk of injury to the user or to people nearby. Owners should stop using the device if they notice unusual leveling behavior and contact the manufacturer before further operation.
The repair is free. Terex will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a stop to prevent excessive cylinder linkage movement. Owners can contact Terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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