2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2013-09-23
Description
Terex south dakota, inc. (terex) is recalling certain model year 1997-2013 xt55 and xt60 aerial devices mounted on utility trucks. Cracks may develop around the lower boom hinge pin boss at the turntable.
Consequence
Cracks may cause unexpected motion of the boom and could cause the aerial platform to fall, resulting in personal injury.
Corrective Action
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will provide a preventative welding reinforcement, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners are to continue to follow the inspection and repair process as detailed in nhtsa recalls 10v028 and 11v542. The safety recall began on november 8, 2013. Owners may contact terex at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this campaign is sn608.
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.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 2016-04-21
Description
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.
Consequence
Booms made from weaker materials may crack and fail, increasing the risk of injury to the boom operator or those nearby.
Corrective Action
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.