Recall 11V542000: 2007–2009 Terex XT55

Report received

Nov 9, 2011

Manufacturer

Terex south dakota, inc.

Potentially affected

5,123vehicles

Model years

2007–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Terex is recalling certain model year 1997 through 2009 xt55 aerial devices mounted on trucks. These vehicles are used to elevate personnel to trim trees and for utility work while parked in the work area. Cracks can develop around the lower boom hinge pin boss at the turntable which can progress into failure of the plates if not detected.

Possible consequence

Failure of the plates will cause unexpected motion of the boom and could cause the platform to fall, resulting in serious injury or death to a person standing on the platform.

Remedy

Terex will notify owners and will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 7, 2011. Owners may contact terex utilities warranty department at 1-605-884-3892.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Terex XT550 complaints
• 2008 Terex XT550 complaints
• 2009 Terex XT550 complaints