NHTSA Recall 16V177000: Structure
Terex South Dakota, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,153 vehicles. It affects 2011–2016 Terex Aerial Devices.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V177000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SN638 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | March 29, 2016 |
| Owner notification | May 24, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Terex South Dakota (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 HR, HRX, TC, TCX, and SML aerial devices. The affected aerial devices may have inadequate welds at the boom tip leveling sprockets. A failure of these welds may result in the platform tilting unexpectedly.
Safety risk
If the platform tilts unexpectedly, the user may fall, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Terex will notify owners. Terex will notify owners and provide a leveling sprocket for any unit with a cracked weld on the leveling sprocket or provide a reinforcement kit for any unit without a cracked weld on the leveling sprocket, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Terex South Dakota at 1-800-982-8975. Terex's number for this recall is SN638.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V177000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.