2002 Terex XT55 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XT55 years
- Not enough data 1st of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Terex XT55. That is the most of any XT55 model year in the database (17 years). The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Terex XT55 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Terex XT55 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:body
Problem: 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.
Risk: Booms made from weaker materials may crack and fail, increasing the risk of injury to the boom operator or those nearby.
Fix: 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.
Equipment
Problem: 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.
Risk: Cracks may cause unexpected motion of the boom and could cause the aerial platform to fall, resulting in personal injury.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Terex reporting (AQ15002) — opened Jun 22, 2015, closed Apr 7, 2020.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Other Terex XT55 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 XT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 XT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 XT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 XT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 XT55 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 XT55 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 XT55 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 XT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 XT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 XT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 XT55 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 XT55 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 XT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 XT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 XT55 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 XT55 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Terex XT55?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Terex XT55?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Terex XT55 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XT55 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.