NHTSA Recall 16V477000
Filed by Terex South Dakota, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2016-06-28. An estimated 400 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Terex South Dakota (TSD) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 HR, HRX, TC, and TCX Aerial devices manufactured May 4, 2015, to June 15, 2016. The platform leveling cylinder on the affected vehicles may have poor welds, and as a result, platform leveling cylinder may fail at the elbow, allowing the platform to tilt.
Risk
If the platform tilts, the platform occupant may fall, increasing their risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
TSD will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic cylinders, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact TSD Customer Service Department at 1-800-982-8975. TSD's number for this recall is SN642.
Manufacturer campaign number: SN642
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.