2009 Terex DFP HDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2009 Terex DFP HD, most often about the trailer hitches. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 17, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Terex DFP HD 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
Trailer hitches10

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

1 recall

2009 Terex DFP HD 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.

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

2009 vs. every other DFP HD 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 DFP HD median. How we score

'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What DFP HD owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOP HAT BRAND 5 X 8 UTILITY TRAILER (NA). HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH DOWN AN INCLINE; THE TRAILER DETACHED FROM THE 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. AS A CONSEQUENCE THE EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTED IN THE TRAILER CAUSED $1,100 OF DAMAGE TO THE TOWING VEHICLE. AN ENGINEER…
Complaint 10284438 · Sep 17, 2009

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