The defect
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.
The risk
If the rotation bearing bolts fail, the boom could fall, increasing the risk of injury or death.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Terex TL100 | 2019, 2020 |
| Terex TL80 | 2019, 2020 |
Components: EQUIPMENT
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terex TL100 | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Terex TL100 | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Terex TL80 | 2019 | 0 | 2 |
| Terex TL80 | 2020 | 0 | 2 |
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134 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the equipment; Terex South Dakota, Inc. filed 45 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020