How many recalls does the 2002 Terex Xt55 have?

The 2002 Terex Xt55 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Terex Xt55 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Terex Xt55?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is structure.

2002 Terex Xt55 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2002 Terex Xt55 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 10,002 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 16V233000 2016-04-21 1,332 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

Booms made from weaker materials may crack and fail, increasing the risk of injury to the boom operator or those nearby.

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…

EQUIPMENT 13V417000 2013-09-12 8,670 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

Cracks may cause unexpected motion of the boom and could cause the aerial platform to fall, resulting in personal injury.

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…

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 terez xt55 equipped with a hi ranger boom, serial number: [REDACTED]. 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…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2016-05-06

Defect investigations

Investigation AQ15002 Opened 2015-06-22 · closed 2020-04-07

Terex reporting

This Audit Query (AQ15-002) was opened on June 22, 2015 to investigate the timing and scope of Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex)?s determination and notification to NHTSA of a safety defect, as well as Terex?s compliance with reporting requirements under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Terex Xt55 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.