2016 Terex Hrx recalls

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: If the platform tilts, the platform occupant may fall, increasing their risk of injury.

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.

Owner notification: August 22, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Terex South Dakota, Inc.

Defect: Terex South Dakota, Inc. (TSD) is recalling certain model year 2016 HR, HRX, LT, LTM, TL, TC, and TCX aerial devices manufactured January 1, 2016, to May 12, 2016. These aerial devices have a hydraulic motor whose shaft may fail resulting in unexpected boom rotation or winch movement.

Why it matters: Unexpected boom rotation or winch movement may increase the risk of injury.

TSD will notify owners, and instruct owners to inspect the hydraulic motor. Motors within a certain serial number range will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2016. Owners may contact TSD customer service at 1-800-982-8975. TSD's number for this recall is SN641.

Owner notification: August 3, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Terex South Dakota, Inc.

Defect: Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 C5000, C6000, General 80, RMX, TM100, and TM125 aerial devices, and digger derrick lifts installed on trucks manufactured August 4, 2015, to February 16, 2016. The suspension circuit can inflate the suspension air bags on the affected vehicles if the Master/PTO switch or ignition is turned off in the cab while the boom is in the raised position. This can cause the frame to rise, lifting the outriggers from the ground.

Why it matters: If the outrigger lifts off the ground, causing instability of the truck, it can increase the risk of injury to the operator.

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will install a second outrigger enable relay, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2016. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975. Terex's number for this recall is SN636.

Owner notification: April 29, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Terex South Dakota, Inc.