1998 TEREX AERIAL DEVICES Recall

Campaign:: 13V160000 on 04/24/2013
Component:: Equipment
Affected:: 500
Defect:: Terex south dakota, inc. (terex) is recalling certain model year 1998-2005 om aerial devices used on utility trucks. the leveling arm at the elbow can develop fatigue cracks.
Consequence:: Fatigue cracks may cause the leveling arm to fail. if the arm fails while the aerial device is in use, the platform may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
Correction:: Terex will notify owners to inspect their unit immediately and arrange repairs with terex or dealers. repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on may 29, 2013. owners may contact terex at 1-605-884-3892. terex's recall campaign number is sn606.
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.

1998 TEREX AERIAL DEVICES TSB

Bulletin:: PA653
Component:: 356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:: Inform users of changes to osha fall protection requirements for platform occupants of aerial devices and digger derricks. due to rewrite of osha 1926 subpart v.