Terex recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Terex C4000 2015–2018
- Terex C5000 2015–2018
- Terex C6000 2015–2018
- Terex General 80 2015–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V520000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Terex South Dakota, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 7, 2018
- Owners notified
- Oct 3, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 101
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 1, 2011 to Apr 1, 2018
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- SN665
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Terex recall: Equipment Mar 19, 2026
- Terex recall: Equipment Dec 2, 2022
- Terex recall: Suspension Mar 16, 2016
- Terex recall: Trailer hitches Oct 2, 2026
- Terex recall: Equipment Aug 17, 2026
- Terex recall: Equipment Dec 1, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.