Terex recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Terex telelect is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2009 xt60 aerial devices mounted on trucks. These vehicles are used to elevate people into work areas up to 60 feet in the air. Cracks can develop around the lower boom hinge pin boss at the turntable which can progress into failure of the plates if not detected.
What could happen
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.
The fix
Terex will notify owners and will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on february 5, 2010. Owners may contact terex utilities warranty department at 1-605-884-3892.
Vehicles covered
- Terex Xt60 1998–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V028000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Terex Telelect, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 29, 2010
- Owners notified
- Feb 5, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,678
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- CB591
Notes
Terex's recall campaign number is cb591.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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Terex recall: Structure Apr 21, 2016
- Terex recall: Equipment Sep 12, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.