Safety Recall NHTSA · 04E072000 Reported September 17, 2004

Terex/aerial devices

Terex South Dakota, Inc. · N/A · 47 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04E072000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
47
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
September 17, 2004

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Terex South Dakota, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04E072000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04E072000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04E072000?

NHTSA recall 04E072000 was issued by Terex South Dakota, Inc. on September 17, 2004. It addresses: Terex/aerial devices. The recall affects approximately 47 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Terex South Dakota, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04E072000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.