Recall 16V-233: 2001–2003 Terex XT52, 2001–2003 Terex XT55 and 1 more
Terex South Dakota, Inc. recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Apr 21, 2016, covering about 1,332 vehicles.
The 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.
The risk
Booms made from weaker materials may crack and fail, increasing the risk of injury to the boom operator or those nearby.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Terex South Dakota, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure › Body |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 16V233000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Terex XT52 | 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Terex XT55 | 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Terex XT60 | 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V-233?
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.
How is recall 16V-233 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.