Recall 15V-163: 2014–2015 Terex Aerial Devices, 2014–2015 Terex Digger Derrick

The problem

Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Aerial Devices and General Digger Derricks manufactured March 28, 2014, to March 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the turntable bearing to the carrier and the aerial or the digger derrick may fail.

The risk

If the attaching bolts fail, the boom may fall, increasing the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.

The fix

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will check the affected bolts, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975. Terex's number for this recall is SN616.

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

Vehicles in this recall

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 15V-163?

Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Aerial Devices and General Digger Derricks manufactured March 28, 2014, to March 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the turntable bearing to the carrier and the aerial or the digger derrick may fail.

How is recall 15V-163 fixed?

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will check the affected bolts, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975. Terex's number for this recall is SN616.

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.