Recall 10V028000: Terex telelect, inc.

Report received

Jan 29, 2010

Manufacturer

Terex telelect, inc.

Potentially affected

1,678vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Terex telelect is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2009 xt60 aerial devices mounted on trucks. These vehicles are used to elevate people into work areas up to 60 feet in the air. Cracks can develop around the lower boom hinge pin boss at the turntable which can progress into failure of the plates if not detected.

Possible consequence

Failure of the plates will cause unexpected motion of the boom and could cause the platform to fall, resulting in serious injury or death to a person standing on the platform.

Remedy

Terex will notify owners and will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on february 5, 2010. Owners may contact terex utilities warranty department at 1-605-884-3892.