Recalls for 2020 Terex Tl80

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2020-11-12
Description
Terex south dakota, inc.  (terex) is recalling certain 2019-2020 tl80 and tl100 aerial devices.  The rotation bearing bolts may loosen during unit use, causing them to fail.

Consequence
If the rotation bearing bolts fail, the boom could fall, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Corrective Action
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will install field service kit z1604 which includes replacement rotation bearing bolts, washers, pedestal reinforcement plates, and bolt spacers, free of charge.  Owners are advised to perform a pre-shift inspection procedure until the repair is complete.  The recall began november 24, 2020.  Owners may contact terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000.  Terex's number for this recall is sn687.

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.  

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2020-04-29
Description
Terex south dakota, inc.  (terex) is recalling certain 2019-2020 tl80 and tl80/112 aerial devices.  The installed slope indicator and decals incorrectly state that the chassis can be 5 degrees out of level for aerial device use.  

Consequence
If the aerial device is used with the chassis out of level it may result in an unstable condition which may cause the unit to tip, increasing the risk of injury to the operator and any bystanders.

Corrective Action
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect slope indicator and decals, free of charge.  The recall began may 12, 2020.  Owners may contact terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000.  Terex's number for this recall is sn685.

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.