Recall 16V174 covers 33 2007-2013 Terex Aerial Devices with pedestal cracking from missing reinforcements. Repair is free at any franchised Terex dealer.
Terex is recalling 33 2007-2013 Aerial Devices because the pedestal attached to the lift turret lacks required reinforcements and can crack. If those cracks are not repaired, the aerial pedestal can fail and injure the operator or people nearby; the Terex dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The pedestal on the 2007-2013 Terex Aerial Devices is the structural base that supports the lift turret on the truck-mounted aerial device. The turret is the rotating lift structure that lets workers position the boom while performing power line construction or maintenance. The pedestal has to carry the load of the elevated equipment and personnel without cracking.
On affected units, reinforcement corner plates were not welded into the corners of the pedestal. Those plates add strength at the welded area where stress concentrates during lift operation. Without them, cracks can form in the pedestal weldment. If cracking is ignored and the machine stays in service, the support structure loses strength in an area that carries the lift.
The warning sign is visible cracking at the pedestal. Terex said the required daily inspections and annual inspection can detect the crack before the structure fails, and the missing reinforcement plates are visible on the pedestal when compared with the service bulletin.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2007-2013 model years, with the same body or structural component listed for each year.
| 2011 Terex Aerial Devices | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2013 Terex Aerial Devices | body or structural component |
| 2012 Terex Aerial Devices | body or structural component |
| 2009 Terex Aerial Devices | body or structural component |
| 2008 Terex Aerial Devices | body or structural component |
| 2007 Terex Aerial Devices | body or structural component |
| 2010 Terex Aerial Devices | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 33 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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 crack in the aerial pedestal can lead to pedestal failure and increase the risk of injury to the operator or people nearby. Daily and annual inspections can find cracks before failure, so remove the unit from service if an inspection finds damage and contact Terex for repair guidance. Repair will be free at any franchised Terex dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2013 Terex Aerial Devices unit is included in this recall.
- Review the Terex owner notice mailed on April 22, 2016, or call Terex customer service if the notice never reached you.
- Contact a franchised Terex dealer to confirm timing for the free pedestal reinforcement-plate repair that addresses cracking at the aerial lift pedestal.
- Reference recall number 16V174 and Terex recall SN622 when you call.
- Keep operators and bystanders clear of the aerial device until Terex or the dealer confirms the pedestal reinforcement repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Terex's planned dealer repair is to install reinforcement plates on the pedestal where the lift turret attaches. The added plates are meant to strengthen the area that can crack when the reinforcement is missing. Because this campaign is listed as under development, do not assume the final dealer repair can be scheduled from this page alone. Once Terex opens the repair, a Terex technician performs the pedestal reinforcement work at no charge.
Timeline
| March 28, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 22, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V174?
Recall 16V174 covers 33 2007-2013 Terex Aerial Devices with lift turret pedestal attachments that lack reinforcements. Cracks that are not repaired can lead to aerial pedestal failure, increasing injury risk to the operator or people nearby.
What should I do if my 2007-2013 Terex Aerial Devices is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific aerial device is included in recall 16V174. If it is, contact a Terex dealer or Terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975. Reference recall 16V174 and Terex recall SN622 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform recall repairs at no cost. Terex dealers will install reinforcement plates on the pedestal free of charge under recall 16V174.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is aerial pedestal failure if pedestal cracks are left unrepaired. That failure can increase injury risk for the operator or people nearby, according to the recall filing for 16V174. Confirm inclusion before using the affected equipment for lift work.
What if I bought this Terex Aerial Devices unit used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the specific vehicle or equipment, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm inclusion in recall 16V174, then give the dealer the recall number and Terex recall SN622.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V174000 |
|---|---|
| Terex customer service | 1-800-982-8975 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V174 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V174000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →