Recall 14V-371: 2009–2013 Terex HR40, 2009–2013 Terex L13I and 6 more
Terex South Dakota, Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jun 26, 2014, covering about 74 vehicles.
The problem
Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 LT38, LT40, LTM40, NT29, TL37, HR40, L13i, and TPL40 aerial devices manufactured on 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, or F-550 Super Duty chassis with a 6.8L engine, and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
The risk
The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
The fix
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this recall is SN611.
Notes
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 details
| Manufacturer | Terex South Dakota, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 14V371000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Terex HR40 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Terex L13I | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Terex LT38 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Terex LT40 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Terex LTM40 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Terex NT29 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Terex TL37 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Terex TPL40 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V-371?
Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 LT38, LT40, LTM40, NT29, TL37, HR40, L13i, and TPL40 aerial devices manufactured on 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, or F-550 Super Duty chassis with a 6.8L engine, and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
How is recall 14V-371 fixed?
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this recall is SN611.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.