Recall 13V160 covers 500 1998-2005 Terex Aerial Devices for fatigue cracks in the elbow leveling arm. Inspection and repair are free through Terex.
Terex is recalling 500 1998-2005 Aerial Devices used on utility trucks because the leveling arm at the elbow can develop fatigue cracks. If the arm fails during aerial-device use, the platform can move unexpectedly and increase injury risk for the operator or people nearby; the Terex dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The leveling arm at the elbow is part of the boom structure on certain 1998-2005 Terex Aerial Devices used on utility trucks. The elbow is the joint where boom sections move against each other, and the leveling arm helps keep that movement aligned as the aerial device is raised, lowered, or positioned.
On affected Terex Aerial Devices, the leveling arm at that elbow can develop fatigue cracks. Fatigue cracking means the metal is weakened by repeated movement and load over time. Once a crack starts, continued use can make the crack grow, leaving the arm less able to support its normal job at the joint.
The recall filing does not identify an owner-noticeable warning sign. There is no warning sign before failure, so inspection by the service path matters more than waiting for a sound, looseness, or visible change.
Who's affected?
The listed scope runs across eight model years, all under the same equipment component.
| 2002 Terex Aerial Devices | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2005 Terex Aerial Devices | Equipment |
| 2003 Terex Aerial Devices | Equipment |
| 2000 Terex Aerial Devices | Equipment |
| 2004 Terex Aerial Devices | Equipment |
| 2001 Terex Aerial Devices | Equipment |
| 1999 Terex Aerial Devices | Equipment |
| 1998 Terex Aerial Devices | Equipment |
| Units affected | 500 |
The 1998-2005 model years narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Fatigue cracks in the leveling arm create a risk of arm failure. If the arm fails while the aerial device is in use, the platform can move unexpectedly, increasing injury risk for the operator or people nearby. Keep the unit out of aerial device work until Terex or a dealer inspects it. Repair will be free at any franchised Terex dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 1998-2005 Terex Aerial Devices unit is included in this recall.
- Contact Terex or a Terex dealer to arrange the free inspection and leveling-arm repair for fatigue cracks at the elbow.
- Reference recall number 13V160 and Terex recall SN606 when you call.
- Bring the owner notice mailed on May 29, 2013, if you have it.
- Keep operators and nearby workers clear of the aerial platform until Terex inspects the leveling arm and completes the repair.
What happens at the repair
Terex instructed owners to inspect the unit right away and arrange repair through Terex or a dealer. At the repair visit, a Terex technician or dealer checks the aerial device, including the leveling arm at the elbow where fatigue cracks were identified, and performs the needed repair. The dealer repair will be free once available. For this recall record, Terex listed phone support at 1-605-884-3892 and campaign number SN606.
Timeline
| April 24, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 29, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V160?
Recall 13V160 covers 500 1998-2005 Terex Aerial Devices used on utility trucks. The leveling arm at the elbow can develop fatigue cracks, and Terex will arrange the needed repairs for free through Terex or its dealers.
What should I do if my 1998-2005 Terex Aerial Devices is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific unit is included in recall 13V160. If it is, inspect the unit immediately and contact Terex or a Terex dealer to arrange the free repair. Use Terex campaign number SN606 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Terex says repairs for recall 13V160 will be performed free of charge. Federal recall law also requires the manufacturer to correct the safety defect at no cost when the unit is included in the recall.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is unexpected platform movement while the aerial device is in use. If fatigue cracks cause the leveling arm to fail, the platform can move without warning, increasing injury risk for the operator or people nearby. The repair path is inspection and free correction through Terex or a dealer.
What if I bought this Terex Aerial Devices unit used?
The free recall repair still applies to an included unit. Used ownership does not remove the manufacturer's recall obligation. Check your VIN, then contact Terex at 1-605-884-3892 or a Terex dealer with recall 13V160 and Terex campaign number SN606.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V160000 |
|---|---|
| Terex customer service | 1-605-884-3892 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V160 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V160000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation 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)
- 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 →