StructureRecall 16V-040 · 2011–2015 Terex Aerial Devices
Terex South Dakota, Inc. recall 16V-040 covers 73 2011–2015 Terex Aerial Devices for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on January 26, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V040000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 SCM48, SCM50, and SCM55 aerial devices manufactured August 24, 2011, to November 5, 2015. The affected vehicles have a leveling cylinder linkage that can be forced past its intended stop position, causing damage to, and failure of, the leveling system.
The risk
If the leveling system fails, the aerial platform may tilt, increasing the risk of injury to the user or those nearby.
The fix
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will install a stop to prevent excessive cylinder linkage movement, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2016. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975. Terex's number for this recall is SN627.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.