Terex Recalls Digger Utility Trucks Due to Pole Guide Weld Defect
Terex is recalling 2019-2026 digger utility trucks because a weld defect may cause the pole guide arm to fall, posing an injury risk.
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 structural defect that could cause a heavy component to fall, creating a risk of injury to people around the truck, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Terex South Dakota, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2026 General 65, General 80, General 95, C4000, C5000, and C6000 digger utility trucks equipped with pole guides. The recall addresses an insufficient weld on the plate weldment that may crack, causing the retaining pin to separate.
Without the retaining pin, the pole guide arm may fall, increasing the risk of injury to people around the truck. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.
Owners will inspect the plate weldment for any cracks or abnormal welds. Dealers or owners will replace the plate weldment as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Terex's customer service at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this recall is SN737.
The recalled product
- Product
- TEREX GENERAL 65, GENERAL 80, C4000, C5000
- Brand
- TEREX
- Manufacturer
- Terex South Dakota, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Digger Utility Truck
- Affected units
- 2,303
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 (6)
- GENERAL 65
- GENERAL 80
- C4000
- C5000
- C6000
- GENERAL 95
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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