NHTSA recall campaign
09V149000
What was wrong
Defect
TEREX TELELECT, INC. IS RECALLING 142 MY 2008 C4000, C5000, C6000, C7000, AND GENERAL DIGGER DERRICK UTILITY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 11 AND DECEMBER 20, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH EATON 25VQ HYDRAULIC PUMPS. POOR ADHESION OF THE BRONZE MATERIAL AND THE STEEL SURFACE OF THE FLEX PLATE USED IN THE 25VQ SECTION MAY LEAD TO DELAMINATION OF THE BRONZE FROM THE PLATE.
Risk
FAILURE OF THE PUMP WILL MAKE THE UNIT INOPERABLE AND POSSIBLY LEAVE THE OPERATOR OR LOAD SUSPENDED WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
TEREX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TEREX UTILITIES WARRANTY DEPARTMENT AT 1-605-884-3892.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →