Terex Bumper Winch Recalls

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December 2nd, 2008

NHTSA Campaign Number: 08E068000
Manufacturer: TEREX SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CB583
Date of Owner Notification: December 22nd, 2008

Defect Summary:
TEREX TELELECT IS RECALLING 60 30,000 LB BUMPER WINCHES INSTALLED BY TEREX TELELECT FROM JANUARY 2003 THROUGH OCTOBER 2008 IN CERTAIN UTILITY TRUCKS. THE WINCHES WERE INSTALLED TO FACILITATE WORKING ON ELECTRICAL SERVICES AND COMMUNICATION LINES BOTH ON AND OFF ROAD. THESE WINCHES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH WIRE ROPES THAT CAN NOT WITHSTAND THE PULL FORCE OF THE BUMPER WINCH.

Consequence Summary:
PULLING AT FULL FORCE ON THE BARE WINCH DRUM MAY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE WINCH LINE AND COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

Corrective Summary:
TEREX TELELECT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE WIRE WINCH ROPE IF IT IS LESS THAN 5/8" DIAMETER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TEREX UTILITIES WARRANTY DEPARTMENT BY CALLING 1-605-882-4000.

Recall Notes:
TEREX TELELECT'S RECALL NO. CB583.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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