Buy me a coffee
🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V233📅 Apr 21, 2016

2001–2003 Terex XT52 & 2001–2003 Terex XT55 + 1 more recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V233000
Manufacturer recall #
SN618
Manufacturer
Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,332
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Owner phone
1-800-982-8975
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 9, 2016
Built
Jan 1, 2001 – May 31, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V233 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V233?

2001–2003 Terex XT52 & 2001–2003 Terex XT55 + 1 more. 1,332 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Terex dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-982-8975.