NHTSA vehicle safety data
2002 Terex XT55 Recalls & Complaints
The 2002 Terex XT55 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Terex dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2002 Terex XT55. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2002 Terex XT55 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Terex XT55, describing incidents dated May 6, 2016.
Most-cited components
- Structure 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10895406 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TEREZ XT55 EQUIPPED WITH A HI RANGER BOOM, SERIAL NUMBER: 1990508882. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO UTILIZE THE HI RANGER BOOM, THE BRACKET FAILED. THE UNIT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOOM FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2002 Terex XT55 in 1 investigation. Audit Queries and Equipment Queries are administrative investigations: they look at whether companies complied with federal vehicle safety requirements, such as reporting, recall and certification rules, not at a possible vehicle defect. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Audit Query AQ15-002: Terex reporting
Closed April 7, 2020
Lower Boom of Aerial Device may Crack/Fail
NHTSA #16V233000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice
Reported April 21, 2016 · Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,332 vehicles
Repair completion: 57.13% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Terex campaign SN618 · Owners notified June 9, 2016 · Vehicles built January 1, 2001 – May 31, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 XT52, XT55 and XT60 aerial devices manufactured January 1, 2001, to May 31, 2003. The affected trucks have aerial devices that may have been built with lower booms made of material of insufficient strength.
Safety consequence
Booms made from weaker materials may crack and fail, increasing the risk of injury to the boom operator or those nearby.
Manufacturer remedy
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower boom to verify that it was made with the correct material. Any boom that was made with an improper material will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2016. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975. Terex's recall campaign number is SN618. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 15V-353.
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.
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 November 3, 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
Check your 2002 Terex XT55 VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Terex XT55 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Check a Terex VIN