NHTSA recall 09V149000
Equipment
Terex C4000 and 4 more
Reported May 4, 2009142 vehicles affectedTEREX TELELECT, INC.Maker’s number CB584Built Sep 11, 2008 – Dec 20, 2008
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.