Terex Light Tower AL5 (2014): Fuel system, diesel
Recall 14V746000 · Nov 21, 2014 · Terex Aerial Work Platforms
84
vehicles affected
84
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V746000
- Date
- Nov 21, 2014
- Maker
- Terex Aerial Work Platforms
- Units affected
- 84
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, diesel
- Model years
- 2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Terex Aerial Work Platforms (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2014 Light Tower AL5 work platforms manufactured October 16, 2013, to June 11, 2014. The affected work platforms have insufficient structural support for the lower section of the 60 gallon fuel tank. This reduced support can cause the fuel tank to become deformed and contact the trailer axle.
What can happen
A deformed fuel tank making contact with the trailer axle could increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will add structural support to the lower part of the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2014. The structural support remedy will be available starting December 29, 2014. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-536-1800. Terex's number for this recall is SN 140016.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Terex | Light Tower AL5 | 2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V746000?
1 model: Terex Light Tower AL5 (2014), about 84 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V746000?
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will add structural support to the lower part of the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2014. The structural support remedy will be available starting December 29, 2014. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-536-1800. Terex's number for this.
What can happen?
A deformed fuel tank making contact with the trailer axle could increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
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.