Recall 11V048 affects 254 2008-2010 Terex Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick utility vehicles for improperly heat-treated lanyard anchors. Repair is free at Terex dealers.
Terex is recalling 254 2008-2010 Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick utility vehicles under recall 11V048 because lanyard anchors were not heat treated properly and are at risk of fracturing. A failed anchor raises the risk of serious injury or death, and the Terex dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The lanyard anchors on 2008-2010 Terex Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick utility vehicles are fixed attachment points for a worker's fall-protection lanyard. On an aerial device or digger derrick, that anchor is supposed to hold the lanyard connection secure while the operator works from the boom or platform.
In this recall, the anchors were not heat treated properly. Heat treating is the metal-hardening step that gives the anchor the strength it needs under load. Without the correct treatment, the metal can be weaker than designed. Under force, the anchor can fracture instead of holding the lanyard.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or crew member should not expect a light, sound, or visible change that proves the anchor is about to break.
Who's affected?
Covers both Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles from the 2008-2010 model years, all tied to the same equipment component.
| 2010 Terex Aerial Devices | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2008 Terex Digger Derrick | Equipment |
| 2009 Terex Digger Derrick | Equipment |
| 2009 Terex Aerial Devices | Equipment |
| 2008 Terex Aerial Devices | Equipment |
| 2010 Terex Digger Derrick | Equipment |
| Units affected | 254 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If a lanyard anchor fails, a worker using the aerial device or digger derrick can lose the intended fall-restraint attachment point. That raises the risk of personal injury or death. Until the anchors are replaced, keep crews alert to the recall and schedule service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Terex dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2010 Terex Aerial Devices or Digger Derrick vehicle is included in this recall.
- Contact Terex customer service at 1-605-884-3892 to confirm dealer repair handling for recall number 11V048.
- Schedule the free lanyard-anchor replacement that replaces improperly heat-treated anchors that can fracture.
- Bring the recall notice if Terex mailed one, and reference recall number 11V048 when you call.
- Avoid using the aerial device or digger derrick until the lanyard-anchor repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Terex technician replaces the lanyard anchors with new parts. Those anchors are the tie off points used with fall protection on the aerial device or digger derrick. Because the remedy status is not listed, schedule the repair only after Terex or the dealer confirms the campaign is open for your vehicle. Once available, parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| January 20, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 11, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V048?
Recall 11V048 covers 254 2008-2010 Terex Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick utility vehicles with lanyard anchors that were not heat treated properly. The anchors can fracture, increasing the risk of personal injuries or death. Terex dealers replace the lanyard anchors for free.
What should I do if my 2008-2010 Terex Aerial Devices or Digger Derrick is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Terex utility vehicle is included in recall 11V048. If it is, contact a franchised Terex dealer or Terex at 1-605-884-3892 to schedule the lanyard-anchor replacement. Reference recall 11V048 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair to be performed at no cost to the owner. Terex dealers replace the affected lanyard anchors with new parts free of charge for vehicles included in recall 11V048.
What is the safety risk in recall 11V048?
The safety risk is lanyard-anchor fracture. If an anchor fails while the aerial device or digger derrick is in use, the worker tied to that anchor loses a critical fall-protection point, increasing the risk of personal injuries or death.
When did the Terex recall repair become available?
The recall repair began on February 11, 2011. Since that date has passed, owners of included 2008-2010 Terex Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick utility vehicles can contact a franchised Terex dealer or Terex at 1-605-884-3892 for the free lanyard-anchor replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V048000 |
|---|---|
| Terex customer service | 1-605-884-3892 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V048 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V048000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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