EquipmentRecall 13V-417 · Terex vehicles
Terex South Dakota, Inc. recall 13V-417 covers 8,670 Terex vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 40% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V417000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 1997-2013 XT55 and XT60 Aerial Devices mounted on utility trucks. Cracks may develop around the lower boom hinge pin boss at the turntable.
The risk
Cracks may cause unexpected motion of the boom and could cause the aerial platform to fall, resulting in personal injury.
The fix
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will provide a preventative welding reinforcement, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners are to continue to follow the inspection and repair process as detailed in NHTSA recalls 10V028 and 11V542. The safety recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Terex at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this campaign is SN608.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.