Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V040000 Reported January 26, 2016

Aerial device leveling system may fail

Terex South Dakota, Inc. · N/A · 73 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V040000
Manufacturer Campaign
SN627
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
73
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 26, 2016
Completion Rate
91.78

Defect Summary

Terex south dakota, inc. (terex) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 scm48, scm50, and scm55 aerial devices manufactured august 24, 2011, to november 5, 2015. the affected vehicles have a leveling cylinder linkage that can be forced past its intended stop position, causing damage to, and failure of, the leveling system.

Safety Consequence

If the leveling system fails, the aerial platform may tilt, increasing the risk of injury to the user or those nearby.

Corrective Action

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will install a stop to prevent excessive cylinder linkage movement, free of charge. the recall began on february 22, 2016. owners may contact terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975. terex's number for this recall is sn627.

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 16V040000 or campaign SN627.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V040000

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

What is recall 16V040000?

NHTSA recall 16V040000 was issued by Terex South Dakota, Inc. on January 26, 2016. It addresses: Aerial device leveling system may fail. The recall affects approximately 73 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 16V040000 or the manufacturer campaign number SN627. 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.