Recall 13V075 affects 21 2012 Terex utility trucks with Aerial Devices for leveling-arm breakage. Repair is free at any franchised Terex dealer.
Terex is recalling 21 2012 Aerial Devices utility trucks because the lifting device's leveling arm can flex at the elbow, contact the boom structure, and break. If the arm fails, the platform can tilt and occupants can fall; the Terex dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
On 2012 Terex Aerial Devices utility trucks, the leveling arm is part of the lifting device that helps keep the work platform level as the boom raises and lowers. It works near the elbow of the boom, where movement and load from the aerial device pass through linked metal arms. The arm needs enough clearance from the boom structure to move without contact.
In recall 13V075, Terex reported that the leveling arm flexes at the elbow and contacts the boom structure. That contact puts force into a part that is supposed to move freely. Over repeated lift movement, the leveling arm breaks instead of holding its position in the lift mechanism.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or operator should not count on a noise, light, or visible change before the leveling arm breaks.
Who's affected?
| 2012 Terex Aerial Devices | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 21 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
A failed leveling arm can let the platform tilt, which puts occupants at risk of falling from the platform. The safety concern is platform use, so keep occupants off the aerial platform until the recall work is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Terex dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Terex Aerial Devices utility truck is included in this recall.
- Contact Terex at 1-605-882-4000 to confirm the free leveling-arm replacement path.
- Schedule the leveling-arm replacement that fixes the arm flexing at the elbow and contacting the boom structure.
- Bring the recall notice if Terex mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V075 when you call.
- Keep occupants off the aerial platform until Terex confirms the leveling-arm repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
For campaign 13V075, the known dealer remedy is replacement of the leveling arm on the affected Terex Aerial Devices utility truck. Once Terex opens the repair, a Terex technician replaces the leveling arm that can flex at the elbow and contact the boom structure. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Ask the service desk to confirm the VIN is included before the truck goes in for repair.
Timeline
| March 4, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 26, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V075?
Recall 13V075 covers 21 2012 Terex Aerial Devices utility trucks with SCM aerial equipment. The leveling arm on the lifting device can flex at the elbow, contact the boom structure, and break. Terex dealers will replace the leveling arm for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Terex Aerial Devices is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific utility truck is included in recall 13V075. If it is, contact a Terex dealer or Terex at 1-605-882-4000 to arrange the leveling-arm replacement. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and Terex says dealers will replace the leveling arm free of charge. Ask the dealer to reference recall 13V075 when you schedule the repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a platform fall hazard. If the leveling arm fails, the aerial platform can tilt and occupants can fall from the platform. Stop using the aerial device until Terex or a dealer confirms the recall repair is complete.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V075000 |
|---|---|
| Terex customer service | 1-605-882-4000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V075 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V075000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →