Terex Aerial Devices (1998-2005): Equipment
Recall 13V160000 · Apr 24, 2013 · Terex South Dakota, Inc.
500
vehicles affected
500
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V160000
- Date
- Apr 24, 2013
- Maker
- Terex South Dakota, Inc.
- Units affected
- 500
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 1998-2005
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 1998-2005 OM Aerial Devices used on utility trucks. The leveling arm at the elbow can develop fatigue cracks.
What can happen
Fatigue cracks may cause the leveling arm to fail. If the arm fails while the aerial device is in use, the platform may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Terex will notify owners to inspect their unit immediately and arrange repairs with Terex or dealers. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Terex at 1-605-884-3892. Terex's recall campaign number is SN606.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Terex | Aerial Devices | 1998-2005 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V160000?
1 model: Terex Aerial Devices (1998-2005), about 500 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V160000?
Terex will notify owners to inspect their unit immediately and arrange repairs with Terex or dealers. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Terex at 1-605-884-3892. Terex's recall campaign number is SN606.
What can happen?
Fatigue cracks may cause the leveling arm to fail. If the arm fails while the aerial device is in use, the platform may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.