CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
- Problem
- Terex South Dakota, Inc. (TSD) is recalling certain model year 2016 HR, HRX, LT, LTM, TL, TC, and TCX aerial devices manufactured January 1, 2016, to May 12, 2016. These aerial devices have a hydraulic motor whose shaft may fail resulting in unexpected boom rotation or winch movement.
- Risk
- Unexpected boom rotation or winch movement may increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- TSD will notify owners, and instruct owners to inspect the hydraulic motor. Motors within a certain serial number range will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2016. Owners may contact TSD customer service at 1-800-982-8975. TSD's number for this recall is SN641.
- 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 aerial devices built between January 1 and May 12, 2016 have a hydraulic motor whose shaft may fail. If that happens, the boom can rotate or the winch can move unexpectedly.
Unexpected boom rotation or winch movement may increase the risk of injury to operators and people working near the equipment. Owners will be notified by Terex South Dakota, Inc. and instructed to inspect the hydraulic motor. Motors within a certain serial number range will be replaced free of charge.
If you own an affected unit, contact Terex South Dakota customer service at 1-800-982-8975, referencing recall SN641. You can also check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Terex HR | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Terex HRX | 2016 |
| Terex LT | 2016 |
| Terex LTM | 2016 |
| Terex TC | 2016 |
| Terex TCX | 2016 |
| Terex TL | 2016 |