The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V200000·Announced 2020-04-07

Terex Recalls 2018-2019 Digger Derrick Vehicles Due to Engine Software Error

Terex is recalling 2018-2019 Digger Derrick vehicles because an engine computer error can disable remote engine stop functions, increasing injury risk during hydraulic issues.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Terex South Dakota, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 C4045, C4047, C5050, and C7066 Digger Derrick vehicles. The recall addresses an engine computer program error that can disable the remote engine start/stop function if the hood switch fails or opens.

This defect prevents the operator from shutting the engine off during hydraulic issues on the digger, which increases the risk of injury. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine computer program free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Terex customer service 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
20

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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