The worst 2008 Terex Aerial Devices problems
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Recalls 6
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Terex South Dakota (TSD) is recalling certain 2007-2016 vehicles equipped with Terex C4000, FC, HR, HRX, SCM, TC, TCX, TL, TPL, and XT aerial devices and digger derricks used for utility line work. In the event of a short circuit of a tool plugged into the onboard electrical socket, the GFPE breaker may not trip at the proper current before the user receives a shock.
- Risk
- Without proper protection against electrical shock, the user has a greater risk of injury.
- Remedy
- TSD will notify owners, and dealers will replace the breakers with GFCI breakers that will trip at a lower current, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2017. Owners may contact TSD Customer Service Department at 1‑800‑982‑8975. TSD's number for this recall is SN658.
Recall number 17V320000 · Recall details
Structure
- What is wrong
- Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 TLM37, TLM40, TLM41, and TLM50 aerial devices manufactured March 29, 2007, to January 31, 2013. The aerial devices have the pedestal attached to the lift turrets that may crack due to missing reinforcements.
- Risk
- Cracks, if not repaired, may result in the failure of the aerial pedestal, increasing the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
- Remedy
- Terex will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcement plates on the pedestal, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2016. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1‑800‑982‑8975. Terex's number for this recall is SN622.
Recall number 16V174000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain 2008-2015 TLM37, TLM37P, TLM39, TLM41, TLM50, TLM55, and TLLM60 aerial devices manufactured June 18, 2008, to September 28, 2015. On the affected devices, both the boom tip leveling cylinder and the master cylinder at the elbow may make contact with the structural components, potentially damaging the boom tip leveling cylinder rod eye and the master cylinder rod eye.
- Risk
- Repeated contact may result in the rod eyes cracking. This cracking can lead to the failure of the boom tip leveling cylinder rod eye and the platform tilting unexpectedly which could cause the occupants to fall from the aerial platform, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Terex will notify owners, and dealers will modify the aerial devices to prevent the components from making contact. The recall began on April 11, 2016. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1‑800‑982‑8975. Terex's number for this recall is SN621.
Recall number 16V118000 · Recall details
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 TLM series models manufactured from December 2006 through February 2014 which were installed on Ford F550 vehicles. The affected vehicles may develop a crack in a notch of the vehicle frame.
- Risk
- A crack in the frame may cause frame failure, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Terex will notify owners, and dealers will repair any cracked frames and install a preventative reinforcement on the affected vehicles which have not cracked, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2014. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1‑605‑882‑4000. Terex's number for this recall is SN610.
Recall number 14V287000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 TC, RM, OM-DHL, and XM Aerial Device utility trucks which have boom controls mounted in a console at the truck bed. A seal within the hydraulic rotary manifold may fail causing the aerial device to move inadvertently.
- Risk
- Unexpected movement of the Aerial Device while in use may lead to personal injury.
- Remedy
- Terex will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the hydraulic plumbing and add a solenoid, free of charge. The recall began on May 15, 2013. Owners may contact Terex at 1‑605‑884‑3892.
Recall number 13V096000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Terex is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 aerial device and digger derrick utility vehicles manufactured from june, 2008 through november, 2010. The lanyard anchors were not heat treated properly and may fracture.
- Risk
- Failure of the lanyard anchor could occur increasing the risk of personal injuries or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the lanyard anchors with a new part free of charge. The safety recall began on february 11, 2011. Owners may contact terex at 1‑605‑884‑3892.
Recall number 11V048000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Terex Aerial Devices 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- SA696 Contamination in Auxiliary Power Check valve: Informs service personnel that the check valve will...
- Inform users of changes to OSHA fall protection requirements for platform occupants of Aerial Devices and...
- Letter and bulletin sent to owners of off road track vehicles which may see cracks in mounting due to...
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Is the 2008 Terex Aerial Devices reliable?
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How many recalls does the 2008 Terex Aerial Devices have?
6 recalls, covering equipment and structure.
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