- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain 2023 Optima-TC55, Optima-HRX50, Optima-HRX55, and XT Pro vehicles. The boom rotation bearing bolts may not be tightened properly.
- Risk
- Improperly tightened boom rotation bearing bolts may fail, causing the boom to fall, and increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the boom rotation bearing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this recall is SN724.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain boom rotation bearing bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened properly at the factory. Over time, under-tightened bolts can fail, which could cause the boom to fall.
A falling boom increases the risk of serious injury to operators and nearby people. Owners should stop using the equipment if they notice unusual boom movement or other signs of a problem, and should contact an authorized dealer before continuing to operate it.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will tighten the boom rotation bearing bolts at no charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed February 23, 2024 can contact Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Terex XT PRO | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Terex Advance HRX50 | 2023 |
| Terex Advance HRX55 | 2023 |
| Terex Advance TC55 | 2023 |