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- Problem
- Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 XT52, XT55 and XT60 aerial devices manufactured January 1, 2001, to May 31, 2003. The affected trucks have aerial devices that may have been built with lower booms made of material of insufficient strength.
- Risk
- Booms made from weaker materials may crack and fail, increasing the risk of injury to the boom operator or those nearby.
- Remedy
- Terex will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower boom to verify that it was made with the correct material. Any boom that was made with an improper material will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2016. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975. Terex's recall campaign number is SN618. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 15V-353.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2001-2003 XT52, XT55 and XT60 aerial devices, built between January 1, 2001 and May 31, 2003, may have a lower boom made from material of insufficient strength. Booms made from weaker material may crack and fail while in use.
A failed boom creates a risk of injury to the boom operator and to people working nearby. Owners should take this seriously and avoid operating an affected aerial device until it has been inspected.
Terex will notify owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the lower boom to verify that it was made with the correct material, and any boom made with improper material will be replaced free of charge. Owners can contact Terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975, referencing campaign number SN618. This recall expands recall 15V-353. Check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Terex XT52 | 200120022003 |
|---|---|
| Terex XT55 | 200120022003 |
| Terex XT60 | 200120022003 |