NHTSA Recall 16V805000
Filed by Terex South Dakota, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2016-11-04. An estimated 6 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Terex South Dakota (TSD) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Terex TC, and TCX hybrid electric trucks manufactured June 8, 2009, to July 30, 2014 and equipped with aerial devices. The affected vehicles may be improperly wired, and as a result, the aerial boom may move unintentionally when the hydraulic tools are being used.
Risk
Inadvertent boom movement can cause the platform to strike objects in the work area, increasing the risk of injury to the operator.
What the manufacturer will do
TSD will notify owners, and dealers will install a diode and alter the wiring to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2016. Owners may contact TSD customer service at 1-800-982-8975. TSD's number for this recall is SN631.
Manufacturer campaign number: SN631
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.