NHTSA Recall 11V542000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V542000; Date: Nov. 9, 2011
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Terex XT55; 2008 Terex XT55; 2009 Terex XT55
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Affected Units:: 5,123
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Terex's recall campaign number is sn598. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 7, 2011
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