NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Terex XT55 Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Terex XT55 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 Terex XT55. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Terex dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Terex XT55. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Cracks May Develop in Lower Boom Pivot Area
NHTSA #13V417000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported September 12, 2013 · Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Potentially affected: 8,670 vehicles
Repair completion: 39.42% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Terex campaign SN608 · Owners notified November 8, 2013
Defect 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.
Safety consequence
Cracks may cause unexpected motion of the boom and could cause the aerial platform to fall, resulting in personal injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Other Terex XT55 model years
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