The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·24V042000·Announced 2024-01-25

Terex Recalls 2023 Aerial Work Platforms Due to Bolt Tightening Defect

Terex is recalling 2023 Optima and XT Pro vehicles because improperly tightened boom rotation bearing bolts may fail, causing the boom to fall and increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (boom rotation bearing bolts) that could cause the boom to fall, posing a significant injury risk, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects or significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Terex South Dakota, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Optima-TC55, Optima-HRX50, Optima-HRX55, and XT Pro vehicles. The recall involves 340 units where the boom rotation bearing bolts may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing.

Improperly tightened boom rotation bearing bolts may fail, which could cause the boom to fall and increase the risk of injury to operators or bystanders. No specific injuries or fatalities were reported in the source text.

Dealers will tighten the boom rotation bearing bolts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 23, 2024. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Terex's recall number is SN724.

The recalled product

Product
TEREX ADVANCE, TEREX HRX55, HRX50, TC55, XT PRO
Brand
TEREX ADVANCE
Manufacturer
Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
340

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 (4)

  • HRX55
  • HRX50
  • TC55
  • XT PRO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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