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- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
- Problem
- Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain 2019-2022 TL80, TL80/112, and TL100 aerial devices. The welds for the platform leveling cylinder support bosses may crack, which can cause the cylinder support pin to fail and allow the platform to tip.
- Risk
- A platform that tips during use increases the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install reinforcement plates to the boom tip platform leveling cylinder bosses, and, all TL80/112 aerial devices will have the hydraulic storage latch for the elevator replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 13, 2022. Owners may contact Terex's customer service at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this recall is SN712.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain aerial devices may have welds on the platform leveling cylinder support bosses that can crack. If a crack develops, the cylinder support pin can fail, allowing the platform to tip during use.
A platform that tips while in use raises the risk of injury to the operator and anyone on the platform. Owners should stop using a vehicle with this issue until it has been repaired, and should contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer, who will install reinforcement plates to the boom tip platform leveling cylinder bosses. Some models will also have a hydraulic storage latch for the elevator replaced at no cost. Owners can call Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000 for more information, and can check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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