NHTSA recall 07E028000 · Equipment
Equipment
Reported Apr 27, 2007446 vehicles affectedTEREX TELELECT, INC.Maker’s number CB 573Built Jul 16, 1996 – Feb 1, 2004
The defect
Certain terex aerial devices p/no. Tc manufactured between july 16, 1996, and february 1, 2004, installed on trucks to transport the aerial device to the work site. tc model aerial units, with the end mount platform, have a leveling sprocket at the lower boom that can develop cracks in the arm which controls platform position. where the leveling cylinder attaches to the arm, it can crack near the counter sunk grease fitting and over time fatigue and fail.
The risk
If the arm fails, the platform movement IS not controlled and may dump the platform occupants.
The remedy
Terex telelect will notify owners and repair the aerial units free of charge. the recall began on june 1, 2007. owners can contact terex at 1-605-882-4000.