Terex recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Terex Digger Derrick 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V794000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Terex South Dakota, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 9, 2018
- Owners notified
- Dec 14, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,275
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 18, 2017 to Aug 30, 2018
- Part
- Structure
- Maker's own recall number
- SN669
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: Engine Apr 7, 2020
- Terex recall: Electrical system May 15, 2017
- Terex recall: Equipment May 15, 2017
- Terex recall: Structure Aug 13, 2015
- Terex recall: Equipment Mar 23, 2015
- Terex recall: Equipment May 14, 2013
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.