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Terex 1992–2009 Equipment recall

Recalled February 24, 2010 · NHTSA recall 10V059000 · Terex

Hazard
UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE EXTENSION CAN BE DANGEROUS TO THE OPERATOR WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy
TEREX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TEREX'S UTILITIES WARRANTY DEPARTMENT AT 1-605-884-3892.
Units
54 units

Description

TEREX TELELECT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999 THROUGH 2009 TEXOMA 330 AUGER DRILLS WITH TELESCOPING POLESETTER EXTENSION MOUNTED ON TRUCKS. THE VEHICLES INVOLVED UTILIZED A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER TO ARTICULATE THE POLESETTER EXTENSION. THE VEHICLES ARE PRESSURE DIGGERS USED TO DRILL HOLES AND HANDLE POLES. THE EXTENSION CAN HAVE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT UP TO 4 TO 6 INCHES WHEN OTHER FUNCTIONS ARE OPERATED.

What to do

TEREX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TEREX'S UTILITIES WARRANTY DEPARTMENT AT 1-605-884-3892.

Product
Terex TEXOMA 330
Manufacturer(s)
Terex South Dakota, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov