NHTSA recall 08E008000 · Equipment
Equipment
The defect
Terex IS recalling 4,060 tc, tcx, xm, rm, rmx, om, tm, ha, 6-series, and fc series aerial devices equipped with hydraulic rotary selector valves, p/nos 68698, 459713, 463130, 476618, and 9118243, manufactured between january 1996 and january 1, 2008. the valve IS used on closed center, hydraulic system, aerial devices. failure can occur when the vehicle IS parked and the aerial device IS operating. the aerial devices are installed on trucks to transport the aerial device to the work site to facilitate working on electrical power lines and communication lines.
The risk
Failure of the valve may cause loss of oil, the handle being expelled at high speed, and the machine will be inoperable, which may result in serious injury or death to the operator.
The remedy
Terex will notify owners and replace the defective hydraulic rotary select valve free of charge. the recall began on february 7, 2008. owners may contact terex utilities warranty department by calling 1-605-882-4000.