Terex South Dakota, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08E009000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08E009000 by Terex South Dakota, Inc.. Includes 1,167 affected units, AERIAL DEVICES/CHECK VALVES, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Terex is recalling 1,167 tc series aerial devices equipped with check valve, p/n 443847, installed from september 2001 until march 2007. the valve is located on the lower boom lift cylinder. failure can occur only when the vehicle is parked and the aerial device is in operation. the check valve is used in retiming of the boom when the platform is out of level. the flow through the check valve can cause the snap ring to fail if the retiming flow is abnormally high. the check valve components will flow into the lift cylinder if the snap ring fails.

Corrective Action

Terex will notify owners and replace the defective check valves free of charge. the recall began on february 7, 2008. owners may contact terex utilities warranty department by calling 1-605-882-4000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08E009000

Manufacturer: Terex South Dakota, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-01-25T00:00:00

Subject: Aerial devices/check valves

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 1,167

Details

MFR Campaign Number: CB579

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Terex is recalling 1,167 tc series aerial devices equipped with check valve, p/n 443847, installed from september 2001 until march 2007. the valve is located on the lower boom lift cylinder. failure can occur only when the vehicle is parked and the aerial device is in operation. the check valve is used in retiming of the boom when the platform is out of level. the flow through the check valve can cause the snap ring to fail if the retiming flow is abnormally high. the check valve components will flow into the lift cylinder if the snap ring fails.

Consequence Summary: Debris may scratch the cylinder wall or get into holding valves and cause the platform to drift down slowly, which could possibly result in serious injury or death to the platform user.

Corrective Action: Terex will notify owners and replace the defective check valves free of charge. the recall began on february 7, 2008. owners may contact terex utilities warranty department by calling 1-605-882-4000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08E009000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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