Recall 13V088 affects 23 2012 Terex Aerial Devices with inverter GFI wiring defects. Repair is free at any franchised Terex dealer.
Terex is recalling 23 2012 Aerial Devices installed on utility trucks because the inverter's Ground Fault Interrupt protection can fail when the inverter neutral wire is ungrounded. If a plugged-in tool has a short, the operator faces electrical shock and electrocution risk; the Terex dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The electrical inverter on a 2012 Terex Aerial Devices utility truck supplies 110 VAC power for tools and equipment used around the aerial device. The ground fault interrupt, or GFI, is the protective part that cuts power when it detects current going where it should not go, such as through a person or an unintended ground path.
On the recalled equipment, the inverter has an ungrounded neutral wire. Because that neutral is not grounded, the GFI does not provide the protection it is supposed to provide. During an electrical fault, the outlet can stay energized instead of interrupting power, so the safety device is present but not protecting the user as intended.
There is no warning sign before failure. The outlet can look normal, tools can still run, and the problem is only that the protective circuit is not doing its job.
Who's affected?
| 2012 Terex Aerial Devices | Electrical |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 23 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A failed GFI leaves the inverter without the protection needed when a plugged-in tool has an electrical short. In that fault condition, the operator faces electrical shock, including electrocution. Use caution around inverter-powered tools and have the recall work completed. 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 equipment is included in this recall.
- Contact a Terex dealer or Terex service contact to ask about the free jumper-wire repair.
- Schedule the jumper-wire repair that grounds the inverter neutral wire so the GFI can protect against electrical shock.
- Bring the recall notice if Terex mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V088 when you call.
- Avoid using tools plugged into the inverter until the GFI repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
The documented dealer repair is straightforward: a Terex technician adds a jumper wire between the neutral wire and the ground wire in the inverter circuit. That connection is intended to restore Ground Fault Interrupt protection where the inverter's ungrounded neutral wire prevents the GFI from protecting the outlet as designed. Because the remedy status is not listed as available in this record, treat scheduling as a dealer confirmation step. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under recall 13V088.
Timeline
| March 12, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 18, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V088?
Recall 13V088 covers 23 2012 Terex Aerial Devices installed on utility trucks and equipped with 110 VAC inverters. The GFI lacks proper protection because the inverter neutral wire is ungrounded. Terex dealers add a jumper wire between the neutral and ground wire for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Terex Aerial Devices is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm the specific utility truck or aerial device is included in recall 13V088. If it is, contact a Terex dealer to schedule the jumper-wire repair. Reference recall number 13V088 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Terex dealers add the jumper wire between the neutral and ground wire free of charge. Terex also lists 1-605-882-4000 for owner questions about this recall.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is electrical shock during inverter use. If the GFI does not function and a plugged-in tool has a short, the operator can receive an electrical shock that results in electrocution. Have the Terex dealer complete the free jumper-wire repair before relying on that inverter.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V088000 |
|---|---|
| Terex customer service | 1-605-882-4000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V088 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V088000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (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 →