EquipmentRecall 10V-059 · 1992–2009 Terex Texoma 330
TEREX TELELECT, INC. recall 10V-059 covers 54 1992–2009 Terex Texoma 330 for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on February 24, 2010.
Source: NHTSA recall 10V059000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
TEREX TELELECT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999 THROUGH 2009 TEXOMA 330 AUGER DRILLS WITH TELESCOPING POLESETTER EXTENSION MOUNTED ON TRUCKS. THE VEHICLES INVOLVED UTILIZED A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER TO ARTICULATE THE POLESETTER EXTENSION. THE VEHICLES ARE PRESSURE DIGGERS USED TO DRILL HOLES AND HANDLE POLES. THE EXTENSION CAN HAVE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT UP TO 4 TO 6 INCHES WHEN OTHER FUNCTIONS ARE OPERATED.
The risk
UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE EXTENSION CAN BE DANGEROUS TO THE OPERATOR WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
The fix
TEREX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TEREX'S UTILITIES WARRANTY DEPARTMENT AT 1-605-884-3892.
TEREX'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS CB592.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.