Terex Recalls XT60 Aerial Devices Due to Boom Hinge Crack Risk
Terex is recalling 1998-2009 XT60 aerial devices because cracks in the boom hinge can cause the platform to fall, risking serious injury or death.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where component failure could cause the platform to fall, resulting in serious injury or death, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Terex Telelect, Inc. 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. The recall affects 1,678 units.
The defect involves cracks that can develop around the lower boom hinge pin boss at the turntable. If not detected, these cracks can progress into failure of the plates. 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.
Terex will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on February 5, 2010. Owners may contact the Terex Utilities Warranty Department at 1-605-884-3892 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- TEREX XT60
- Brand
- TEREX
- Manufacturer
- TEREX TELELECT, INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
- Affected units
- 1,678
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- XT60
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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