Recalls for 2008 Terex C6000

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2009-05-04
Description
Terex telelect, inc.  Is recalling 142 my 2008 c4000, c5000, c6000, c7000, and general digger derrick utility trucks manufactured between september 11 and december 20, 2008, equipped with eaton 25vq hydraulic pumps.  Poor adhesion of the bronze material and the steel surface of the flex plate used in the 25vq section may lead to delamination of the bronze from the plate.  

Consequence
Failure of the pump will make the unit inoperable and possibly leave the operator or load suspended which could result in personal injury or death.

Corrective Action
Terex will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge.  The recall began on july 31, 2009.  Owners may contact terex utilities warranty department at 1-605-884-3892.

Notes
Terex's recall no.  Cb584.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 http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS

Posted on: 2016-03-16
Description
Terex south dakota, inc.  (terex) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 c5000, c6000, general 80, rmx, tm100, and tm125 aerial devices, and digger derrick lifts installed on trucks manufactured august 4, 2015, to february 16, 2016.  The suspension circuit can inflate the suspension air bags on the affected vehicles if the master/pto switch or ignition is turned off in the cab while the boom is in the raised position.  This can cause the frame to rise, lifting the outriggers from the ground.

Consequence
If the outrigger lifts off the ground, causing instability of the truck, it can increase the risk of injury to the operator.

Corrective Action
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will install a second outrigger enable relay, free of charge.  The recall began on april 29, 2016.  Owners may contact terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975.  Terex's number for this recall is sn636.

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.