Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 1999-2012 XL4000 Digger Derrick utility trucks. The shims and spacers used to adjust the length of the hydraulic cylinder may give, causing the rod eye and threads to fatigue while lifting loads.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The hydraulic cylinder may separate from the digger derick arm, allowing it to collapse without warning, increasing the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
Remedy
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rod eye and threads, as necessary. The existing shims and spacer will be replaced with a hardened spacer. All repairs will be made at no charge to the owner. The recall began on May 23, 2013. Owners may contact Terex at 1-605-882-4000.
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
10199094SA696 Contamination in Auxiliary Power Check valve: Informs service personnel that the check valve will not function if contaminated. The only time the check valve is needed is when auxiliary power option are used. If not checked as part of the daily pre-shift inspection the Auxiliary Power may not function when needed.
10166473Bulletin advising customers and users that the ANSI/ASSP A10.31-2019 standard for Digger Derricks will take effect in June, 2020. Units manufactured after that date must comply with the new requirements. Units built to previous standards do not have to be updated. The installers, owns, users, and operators must follow this revised standard for inspection, maintenance, use, and operation.
10152386Information to Digger Derrick users that the equipment must be built and tested for use with a platform. A boom tip platform can not be added unless the digger derrick was built and labeled for platform use in compliance with ANSI standards.
10152385Update for Digger Derrick users about OSHA 1926 Subpart CC final ruling. Giving employers information on dates and the need for operator certification and equipment required to comply.
10115678Inform users of changes to OSHA fall protection requirements for platform occupants of Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks. Due to rewrite of OSHA 1926 Subpart V.
Every Terex Digger Derrick model year
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