The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V794000·Announced 2018-11-09

Terex Recalls 2017-2018 Digger Derrick Vehicles Due to Weld Defect

Terex is recalling 2017-2018 Digger Derrick vehicles because insufficient welds on the guide bar may cause the guide arm to fall, posing an injury risk to nearby personnel.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (insufficient welds) that could cause a component to fall and strike personnel, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Terex South Dakota, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Terex Digger Derrick vehicles. The recall involves 1,275 units where the guide bar that attaches the pole guide arms to the pole guide tilt bracket may have insufficient welds.

This defect could result in the guide arm falling while the vehicle is in use. If the pole guide arm falls, it may strike nearby personnel, increasing the risk of injury.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TEREX DIGGER DERRICK
Brand
TEREX
Manufacturer
Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Construction Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,275

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • DIGGER DERRICK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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