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Terex Aerial Devices Recall 16V118: Aerial Platform May Tilt Unexpectedly, Risking Falls

NHTSA campaign 16V118, reported February 29, 2016, 465 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Terex aerial devices built between June 2008 and September 2015 may have a boom tip leveling cylinder and a master cylinder at the elbow that touch structural components during operation. Repeated contact can damage and crack the rod eyes on these cylinders.

If a cracked rod eye fails, the platform can tilt unexpectedly, which could cause occupants to fall from the aerial platform and suffer serious injury.

Terex will notify owners, and authorized dealers will modify the devices so the components no longer make contact. The repair is free. To learn more or check whether your equipment is covered, contact Terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975 and reference recall SN621.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V118Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT
Problem
Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain 2008-2015 TLM37, TLM37P, TLM39, TLM41, TLM50, TLM55, and TLLM60 aerial devices manufactured June 18, 2008, to September 28, 2015. On the affected devices, both the boom tip leveling cylinder and the master cylinder at the elbow may make contact with the structural components, potentially damaging the boom tip leveling cylinder rod eye and the master cylinder rod eye.
Risk
Repeated contact may result in the rod eyes cracking. This cracking can lead to the failure of the boom tip leveling cylinder rod eye and the platform tilting unexpectedly which could cause the occupants to fall from the aerial platform, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will modify the aerial devices to prevent the components from making contact. The recall began on April 11, 2016. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975. Terex's number for this recall is SN621.
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

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