SAFETY NOTICE
120013
Terex Aerial Work Platforms, 18340 NE 76th Street Redmond WA 98052, Ph: 800-536-1800, 425-881-1800
1 of 4
Date:
October 15, 2012
Model(s) and Serial Numbers Affected:
GS-3232 (ANSI & CSA certifed):
GS3211A-110000 to GS3211A-110006
GS3212A-110007 to GS3212A-111955
GS-3246 (ANSI & CSA certified):
GS4612A-110000 to GS4612A-111221
Subject:
Control System Malfunction
Allowable Hours:
30 minutes
Issue:
Genie has determined that the control system utilized on the above referenced ANSI and CSA
certified machines can malfunction. A malfunctioning control system can result in the issues
listed below:
•
GS-3232:
This control system malfunction allows the operator to lift and drive the machine
with the platform raised above the maximum allowable travel height of 22 ft / 6.7 m.
A
machine that is driven with the platform raised above 22 ft / 6.7 m can cause the
machine to lose stability resulting in a tip over.
•
GS-3246 & GS-3232:
On certain machines,
this control system malfunction, can cause
the platform to lower approximately 14 in / 35 cm after the controls are released, resulting
in unintended machine movement.
Unintended machine movement can result in a
hazardous situation.
This safety notice supersedes safety notice 120009 for ANSI and CSA certified machines.
Action Required:
This safety notice requires updating the control system software installed on your machine.
Installation of the software must take place as soon as possible but no later than 15 days
from receipt of the kit.
