The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Contacts
Terex's recall campaign number is cb591. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Terex dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 10V028000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.