EquipmentRecall 18V-520 · Terex vehicles
Terex South Dakota, Inc. recall 18V-520 covers 101 Terex vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on August 7, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 27% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V520000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Terex south Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Terex C4000, C5000, C6000, and General digger derricks. The welds between the coupler and hex shaft may be undersized, causing them to fail and the auger to fall unexpectedly.
The risk
If the auger falls, it can increase the risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
The fix
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will either repair the weld or replace the affected component, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this recall is SN665.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
27%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 2011 to April 1, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.