Terex Aerial Work Platforms: Safety Recalls in 2014

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Terex Aerial Work Platforms in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

November 21, 2014

(Campaign #: SN 140016)

Fuel Tank Structural Support

Terex Aerial Work Platforms (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2014 Light Tower AL5 work platforms manufactured October 16, 2013, to June 11, 2014. The affected work platforms have insufficient structural support for the lower section of the 60 gallon fuel tank. This reduced support can cause the fuel tank to become deformed and contact the trailer axle.

NHTSA ID: 14V746000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 84

Consequence Summary:

A deformed fuel tank making contact with the trailer axle could increase the risk of a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action:

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will add structural support to the lower part of the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2014. The structural support remedy will be available starting December 29, 2014. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-536-1800. Terex's number for this recall is SN 140016.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 39.29

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March 13, 2014

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Welding Cracks may cause Aerial Platform Failure

Terex Aerial Work Platforms (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2014 TZ-50 trailer-mounted aerial work platforms. A process change in welding of the tubes may result in a crack in one of the welds on the extendable boom section. This could cause failure of the welds in that section.

NHTSA ID: 14V122000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 10

Consequence Summary:

If the welding of the tubes crack, the aerial platform may fall, increasing the risk of injury to the individual on the platform or people around it.

Corrective Action:

Terex has notified owners, and dealers will replace the boom sections, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2014. Owners may contact Terex at 1-800-536-1800.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 29, 2014

(Campaign #: 140001)

Water Entering Electrical Connection

Terex Aerial Work Platforms (Terex Aerial) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 AL4 and RL4 light towers. Due to a missing plug, water may enter the electrical connection that controls the lighting, causing arcing inside the connection.

NHTSA ID: 14V025000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 3,000

Consequence Summary:

Loss of lighting in low light conditions could result in an increased risk of injury to those depending on the lights for jobsite safety.

Corrective Action:

Terex Aerial will notify owners and dealers will install the missing plug, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2014. Customers may contact Terex at 1-800-536-1800. Terex Aerial's number for this recall is 140001.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 30.7

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