The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22V888000·Announced 2022-12-01

Terex Recalls 2022 Outrigger Vehicles Due to Cylinder Drift Risk

Terex is recalling 2022 Optima TC, XT Pro, and C4000 vehicles because incorrect machining may cause outrigger cylinders to drift, increasing the risk of the machine tipping.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (machined cylinder causing drift) that may result in the machine tipping, which fits the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Terex South Dakota, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Optima TC, XT Pro, and C4000 outrigger vehicles. The recall involves 40 affected units. The defect is that the outrigger cylinder may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause the lock valve cartridge seals to fail, allowing the cylinder to drift.

A drifting cylinder may result in the machine tipping, increasing the risk of injury. All affected vehicles were inspected and remedied by December 22, 2022.

Dealers will replace the cylinders free of charge. Owners may contact Terex's customer service at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this recall is SN714. 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.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TEREX OPTIMA TC, XT PRO, C4000
Brand
TEREX
Manufacturer
Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Construction Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
40

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 (3)

  • OPTIMA TC
  • XT PRO
  • C4000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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