StructureRecall 18V-794 · 2017–2018 Terex Digger Derrick
Terex South Dakota, Inc. recall 18V-794 covers 1,275 2017–2018 Terex Digger Derrick for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on November 9, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 40% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V794000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Terex Digger Derrick vehicles. The guide bar that attaches the pole guide arms to the pole guide tilt bracket may have insufficient welds, possibly resulting in the guide arm falling while in use.
The risk
If the pole guide arm falls, it may strike any nearby personnel, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected guide bars, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 14, 2018. Owners may contact Terex at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's recall number for this recall is SN669.
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
40%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 18, 2017 to August 30, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.