- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Terex South Dakota (TSD) is recalling certain 2007-2016 vehicles equipped with Terex C4000, FC, HR, HRX, SCM, TC, TCX, TL, TPL, and XT aerial devices and digger derricks used for utility line work. In the event of a short circuit of a tool plugged into the onboard electrical socket, the GFPE breaker may not trip at the proper current before the user receives a shock.
- Risk
- Without proper protection against electrical shock, the user has a greater risk of injury.
- Remedy
- TSD will notify owners, and dealers will replace the breakers with GFCI breakers that will trip at a lower current, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2017. Owners may contact TSD Customer Service Department at 1-800-982-8975. TSD's number for this recall is SN658.
- 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 utility aerial devices and digger derricks may have a ground fault protection breaker that does not trip at the proper current if a tool plugged into the onboard electrical socket short-circuits. In that case, the user can receive an electric shock before the breaker cuts power.
Without proper protection against electrical shock, the user faces a greater risk of injury. Owners of affected equipment should take this seriously, especially operators who regularly use the onboard power socket.
The remedy is free of charge. Terex South Dakota will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the breakers with GFCI breakers that trip at a lower current. To check whether your equipment is covered, contact the TSD Customer Service Department at 1-800-982-8975 (recall number SN658), and check your VIN for open recalls.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Terex Aerial Devices | 2007200820092010201120122013201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Terex Digger Derrick | 2007200820092010201120122013201420152016 |