NHTSA Recall 20V103000
Filed by Terex South Dakota, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2020-02-24. An estimated 523 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain 2014-2019 TM bucket/boom trucks. The limit switch was installed upside down and does not stop platform level movement if the platform level exceeds 15 degrees.
Risk
If the platform level limit switch does not stop the platform from tilting, a platform occupant could fall, increasing the risk of an injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will properly install the limit switch, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2020. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this recall is SN681.
Manufacturer campaign number: SN681
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.