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Terex TL80 Recall 20V696: Loose Bearing Bolts Can Cause Boom to Fall

NHTSA campaign 20V696, reported November 11, 2020, 40 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The rotation bearing bolts on these aerial devices may loosen during use. If the bolts fail, the boom could fall, creating a risk of serious injury or death.

The repair is free. Authorized dealers will install a field service kit that includes replacement rotation bearing bolts, washers, pedestal reinforcement plates, and bolt spacers. Until the repair is complete, owners are advised to follow the pre-shift inspection procedure before each use. To confirm whether your unit is affected, contact Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000, referencing recall number SN687, and check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V696Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT
Problem
Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain 2019-2020 TL80 and TL100 aerial devices. The rotation bearing bolts may loosen during unit use, causing them to fail.
Risk
If the rotation bearing bolts fail, the boom could fall, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will install Field Service Kit Z1604 which includes replacement rotation bearing bolts, washers, pedestal reinforcement plates, and bolt spacers, free of charge. Owners are advised to perform a pre-shift inspection procedure until the repair is complete. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this recall is SN687.
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

Terex TL10020192020
Terex TL8020192020