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2002 Terex XT55Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 Terex XT55, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-417 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 40%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 12, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Terex XT55 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2002 Terex XT55 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

57%repaired · 2017 Q3

Structure: body

Recall 16V-233 · Apr 21, 2016 · 1,332 vehicles · 761 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

40%repaired · 2015 Q1

Equipment

Recall 13V-417 · Sep 12, 2013 · 8,670 vehicles · 3,418 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Terex.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other XT55 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XT55 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2002 Terex XT55, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Terex reportingAQ15002 · closed Apr 7, 2020
    No recall
In owners' words

What XT55 owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TEREZ XT55 EQUIPPED WITH A HI RANGER BOOM, SERIAL NUMBER: [PHONE]. 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…
Complaint 10895406 · Aug 12, 2016

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