NHTSA Recall 13V096000
Filed by Terex South Dakota, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2013-03-15. An estimated 240 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 TC, RM, OM-DHL, and XM Aerial Device utility trucks which have boom controls mounted in a console at the truck bed. A seal within the hydraulic rotary manifold may fail causing the aerial device to move inadvertently.
Risk
Unexpected movement of the Aerial Device while in use may lead to personal injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the hydraulic plumbing and add a solenoid, free of charge. The recall began on May 15, 2013. Owners may contact Terex at 1-605-884-3892.
Manufacturer campaign number: SN601
Notes
Terex's recall campaign number is SN601.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.