Equipment recall 04E072000 · September 17, 2004
Terex HR37 and HR40
Certain terex aerial devices p/n HR37 and HR40 installed on trucks to transport the aerial device to the work site.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- Certain terex aerial devices p/n HR37 and HR40 installed on trucks to transport the aerial device to the work site. These units have a leveling sprocket weldment at the elbow end that may contain defective welds.
- Consequence
- Failure of the weld may cause the platform to upset during use and cause the occupant to be ejected. This can cause death or serious injury.
- Remedy
- The recall began during September 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact terex utilities service department at 1-605-882-4000.
- Notes
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04E072000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 17, 2004
- Filed by
- TEREX-TELELECT, INC.
- Owner notification
- September 18, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 47
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Terex HR37 (model year not listed)
- Terex HR40 (model year not listed)
Has your Terex been repaired?
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