The defect
Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain 2021-2023 TL48 trucks. The bolts used to mount the aerial device to the sub-base may not be tightened properly, which could result in bolt failure, allowing the aerial device to fall.
The risk
An aerial device that falls increases the risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2023. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this recall is SN723.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Terex TL48 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
Components: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE
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 TL48 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Terex TL48 | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Terex TL48 | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
Other equipment recalls in 2023
119 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the equipment; Terex South Dakota, Inc. filed 45 campaigns in all.
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| 23V763000 11 Nov 2023 | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023