Recall 13V096 affects 240 2000-2009 Terex Aerial Devices utility trucks for unexpected aerial-device movement. Repair is free at any franchised Terex dealer.
Terex is recalling 240 2000-2009 Aerial Devices utility trucks because a seal inside the hydraulic rotary manifold can fail and let the boom-mounted aerial device move unexpectedly. Unexpected movement while the aerial device is in use creates an injury risk, and the Terex dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The boom controls on 2000-2009 Terex Aerial Devices utility trucks sit in a console at the truck bed and send hydraulic commands to the aerial device. The hydraulic rotary manifold is the rotating valve assembly that routes pressurized hydraulic fluid while the boom and platform move, so the controls can raise, lower, and position the aerial device.
Inside that manifold, a seal is supposed to keep hydraulic pressure directed to the right passages. On affected trucks, that seal can fail. When the seal no longer holds pressure where it belongs, hydraulic fluid reaches the wrong control path and the aerial device can move without the operator commanding it.
There is no warning sign before failure. An operator should treat unexpected boom or platform movement as the defect showing up in use and stop using the aerial device until the Terex repair is completed.
Who's affected?
Spans one Aerial Devices model line across 10 model years, with Equipment listed as the recalled component.
| 2000 Terex Aerial Devices | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2003 Terex Aerial Devices | Equipment |
| 2002 Terex Aerial Devices | Equipment |
| 2005 Terex Aerial Devices | Equipment |
| 2006 Terex Aerial Devices | Equipment |
| 2001 Terex Aerial Devices | Equipment |
| 2004 Terex Aerial Devices | Equipment |
| 2007 Terex Aerial Devices | Equipment |
| 2009 Terex Aerial Devices | Equipment |
| 2008 Terex Aerial Devices | Equipment |
| Units affected | 240 |
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?
Unexpected movement of the aerial device while it is in use can lead to personal injury. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall repair and keep the equipment out of service if it moves unexpectedly during operation. Repair will be free at any franchised Terex dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2000-2009 Terex Aerial Devices truck is included in this recall.
- Contact Terex at 1-605-884-3892 to confirm the owner notice and repair instructions for your truck.
- Ask about the free hydraulic-plumbing reconfiguration and solenoid installation that stops unintended aerial-device movement.
- Reference recall number 13V096 when you call Terex or the dealer.
- Avoid using the aerial device until Terex or the dealer confirms the repair path for your VIN.
What happens at the repair
Terex has identified the dealer repair for recall 13V096. Once the repair is available, a Terex technician reconfigures the hydraulic plumbing for the aerial device controls and adds a solenoid. That work addresses the recalled hydraulic control setup tied to unintended aerial device movement. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Contact a Terex service location with the campaign number and your truck details so the service desk can confirm the repair path for your unit.
Timeline
| March 15, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V096?
Recall 13V096 covers 240 2000-2009 Terex Aerial Devices utility trucks with TC, RM, OM-DHL, and XM aerial devices. A seal in the hydraulic rotary manifold can fail, allowing the aerial device to move unexpectedly while in use and increasing injury risk.
What should I do if my 2000-2009 Terex Aerial Devices is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 13V096. If it is, contact a Terex dealer or Terex service support to schedule the hydraulic plumbing reconfiguration and added solenoid. Reference recall number 13V096 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Terex dealers will reconfigure the hydraulic plumbing and add a solenoid free of charge for trucks included in recall 13V096.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unexpected movement of the aerial device while it is being used. Terex reported that a failed seal in the hydraulic rotary manifold can allow that movement, which increases the risk of personal injury. The free dealer repair addresses the hydraulic plumbing and adds a solenoid.
When did Terex start this recall repair?
Terex began recall 13V096 on May 15, 2013. Owners with included trucks can still pursue the free recall repair through Terex service support or a Terex dealer. Have the VIN and recall number 13V096 ready when you call.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V096000 |
|---|---|
| Terex customer service | 1-605-884-3892 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V096 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V096000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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