Terex South Dakota, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V321000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V321000 by Terex South Dakota, Inc.. Affecting 2012-2017 digger derricks and aerial devices, models c4000, c5000, c6000, c7000, general, hr, om, rm,rmx, sc, scm, tc, tcx, tl, tm, and xt, built on freightliner chassis with smartplex engine controls Includes 444 affected units, Loss of Remote Control Functions, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2012-2017 digger derricks and aerial devices, models c4000, c5000, c6000, c7000, general, hr, om, rm,rmx, sc, scm, tc, tcx, tl, tm, and xt, built on freightliner chassis with smartplex engine controls

Defect Summary

Terex south dakota (tsd) is recalling certain 2012-2017 digger derricks and aerial devices, models c4000, c5000, c6000, c7000, general, hr, om, rm,rmx, sc, scm, tc, tcx, tl, tm, and xt, built on freightliner chassis with smartplex engine controls. the vehicles have a switch to monitor whether the hood is open or not. if the switch thinks that the hood is open, the vehicle software may disable the aerial or digger derrick remote engine control functions.

Corrective Action

Tsd will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicles to only disable the engine start function if the switch indicates that the hood is open, free of charge. the recall began on june 28, 2017. owners may contact tsd customer service department at 1-800-982-8975. tsd's number for this recall is sn659.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V321000
Report Received Date: 2017-05-15T00:00:00
Subject: Loss of remote control functions
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 444

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SN659
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Terex south dakota (tsd) is recalling certain 2012-2017 digger derricks and aerial devices, models c4000, c5000, c6000, c7000, general, hr, om, rm,rmx, sc, scm, tc, tcx, tl, tm, and xt, built on freightliner chassis with smartplex engine controls. the vehicles have a switch to monitor whether the hood is open or not. if the switch thinks that the hood is open, the vehicle software may disable the aerial or digger derrick remote engine control functions.
Consequence Summary: If the hood switch prevents the remote engine controls from shutting the vehicle engine down in the event of a hydraulic issue on the aerial or digger derrick, it may increase the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action: Tsd will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicles to only disable the engine start function if the switch indicates that the hood is open, free of charge. the recall began on june 28, 2017. owners may contact tsd customer service department at 1-800-982-8975. tsd's number for this recall is sn659.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 30.41

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NHTSA ID: 17V321000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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