EquipmentRecall 16V-477 · Terex vehicles
Terex South Dakota, Inc. recall 16V-477 covers 400 Terex vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on June 28, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V477000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Terex South Dakota (TSD) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 HR, HRX, TC, and TCX Aerial devices manufactured May 4, 2015, to June 15, 2016. The platform leveling cylinder on the affected vehicles may have poor welds, and as a result, platform leveling cylinder may fail at the elbow, allowing the platform to tilt.
The risk
If the platform tilts, the platform occupant may fall, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
TSD will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic cylinders, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact TSD Customer Service Department at 1-800-982-8975. TSD's number for this recall is SN642.
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
98%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.