AI Damage2020 Terex TL80: common problems
The maker issued 3 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 3
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Increase the rotation gearbox attachment torque on TL80, TL100, and TL80/112 aerial devices at the next…
Increase the rotation gearbox attachment torque on TL80, TL100, and TL80/112 aerial devices at the next maintenance interval to reduce chance of loosening and possible damage to the gearbox. Remind of required daily…
- Update older TL80, TL100, and TL80/112 aerials built from 03/2019 to 08/2020 to current production
Includes boom tie down, jib transport position, and reduce chance of control valve leakage.
- Bulletin to bring older aerial device units from 03/2019 to 08/2020 up to current production
Improve the platform leveling due to air in the system. Prevent damage due to improper operation of leveling platform while moving the booms and possible missing weld.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Terex TL80?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 3 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2020 Terex TL80?
NHTSA lists 3 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2020 Terex TL80 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2020 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.