Terex South Dakota, Inc. recalls 2001–2003 Terex Xt60, Xt52, Xt55

Recall date

April 21, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

16V233000

Brand / firm

Terex

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,332 units

Why it was recalled

Booms made from weaker materials may crack and fail, increasing the risk of injury to the boom operator or those nearby.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.