NHTSA recall 10V028000
Equipment
Terex XT60
Reported Jan 29, 20101,678 vehicles affectedTEREX TELELECT, INC.Maker’s number CB591
The defect
Terex telelect 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. cracks can develop around the lower boom hinge pin boss at the turntable which can progress into failure of the plates if not detected.
The risk
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.
The remedy
Terex will notify owners and will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on february 5, 2010. owners may contact terex utilities warranty department at 1-605-884-3892.