NHTSA Recall 16V040000
Filed by Terex South Dakota, Inc.. Component: Structure. Reported 2016-01-26. An estimated 73 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 SCM48, SCM50, and SCM55 aerial devices manufactured August 24, 2011, to November 5, 2015. The affected vehicles have a leveling cylinder linkage that can be forced past its intended stop position, causing damage to, and failure of, the leveling system.
Risk
If the leveling system fails, the aerial platform may tilt, increasing the risk of injury to the user or those nearby.
What the manufacturer will do
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will install a stop to prevent excessive cylinder linkage movement, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2016. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975. Terex's number for this recall is SN627.
Manufacturer campaign number: SN627
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.