Recall directory / Terex / DIGGER DERRICK

Model-level recall history

Terex DIGGER DERRICK recalls by year

Explore official NHTSA model-level records from 1999 through 2019. Choose a year to review consequences, remedies, campaign numbers, and instructions for that year and model.

69NHTSA recall records
9unique campaigns
21model years represented

Year-by-year record count

Recall history across model years

Affected systems

Frequently represented components

Component counts describe records in the NHTSA dataset, not failure rates.

Equipment31 records across 5 unique campaigns
Electrical system16 records across 2 unique campaigns
Structure16 records across 2 unique campaigns
Electrical system: Starter assembly2 records across 1 unique campaign
Engine2 records across 1 unique campaign
Structure: Frame and members2 records across 1 unique campaign

Campaign history

Recently reported Terex DIGGER DERRICK campaigns

Campaigns are grouped across the model years represented on this page.

20V20000004/07/2020

Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain 2018-2019 C4045, C4047, C5050, and C7066 Digger Derrick vehicles. Due to an engine computer program error, if the hood switch fails or opens, the remote engine start/stop function becomes disabled.

Model years in this history: 2019, 2018

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A disabled remote engine start/stop prevents the digger derrick operator from shutting the engine off during hydraulic issues on the digger, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine computer program, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this recall is SN682.

18V79400011/09/2018

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.

Model years in this history: 2018, 2017

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the pole guide arm falls, it may strike any nearby personnel, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

17V32000005/15/2017

Terex South Dakota (TSD) is recalling certain 2007-2016 vehicles equipped with Terex C4000, FC, HR, HRX, SCM, TC, TCX, TL, TPL, and XT aerial devices and digger derricks used for utility line work. In the event of a short circuit of a tool plugged into the onboard electrical socket, the GFPE breaker may not trip at the proper current before the user receives a shock.

Model years in this history: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Without proper protection against electrical shock, the user has a greater risk of injury.

Remedy

TSD will notify owners, and dealers will replace the breakers with GFCI breakers that will trip at a lower current, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2017. Owners may contact TSD Customer Service Department at 1-800-982-8975. TSD's number for this recall is SN658.

17V32100005/15/2017

Terex South Dakota (TSD) is recalling certain 2012-2017 Digger Derricks and Aerial Devices, models C4000, C5000, C6000, C7000, General, HR, OM, RM,RMX, SC, SCM, TC, TCX, TL, TM, and XT, built on Freightliner chassis with SmartPlex engine controls. The vehicles have a switch to monitor whether the hood is open or not. If the switch thinks that the hood is open, the vehicle software may disable the Aerial or Digger Derrick remote engine control functions.

Model years in this history: 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the hood switch prevents the remote engine controls from shutting the vehicle engine down in the event of a hydraulic issue on the Aerial or Digger Derrick, it may increase the risk of an injury.

Remedy

TSD will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicles to only disable the engine start function if the switch indicates that the hood is open, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2017. Owners may contact TSD Customer Service Department at 1-800-982-8975. TSD's number for this recall is SN659.

15V51200008/13/2015

Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick trucks manufactured from June 3, 2013, through November 13, 2014. Due to an issue in assembly, the vertical cylinders and, by extension, the outriggers may drift when loaded.

Model years in this history: 2014, 2013

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Outrigger drifting could result in the platform falling and seriously injuring platform occupants or bystanders.

Remedy

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will install the orifice and replace the affected valves, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this recall is SN619.

15V16300003/23/2015

Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Aerial Devices and General Digger Derricks manufactured March 28, 2014, to March 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the turntable bearing to the carrier and the aerial or the digger derrick may fail.

Model years in this history: 2015, 2014

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the attaching bolts fail, the boom may fall, increasing the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.

Remedy

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will check the affected bolts, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975. Terex's number for this recall is SN616.

13V20100005/14/2013

Terex is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks manufactured September 2012 through February 2013. The lock valve cavity in the outrigger cylinder may be machined incorrectly and the seals may be damaged.

Model years in this history: 2013, 2012

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Damaged seals may allow the outrigger to drift. If the outrigger cylinder drifts, stability may be affected and the unit may overturn, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected outriggers to determine if they were machined correctly. The inspection and any necessary repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2013. Owners may contact Terex at 1-605-884-3892. Terex's recall campaign number is SN607.

13V08900003/07/2013

Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 1999-2012 XL4000 Digger Derrick utility trucks. The shims and spacers used to adjust the length of the hydraulic cylinder may give, causing the rod eye and threads to fatigue while lifting loads.

Model years in this history: 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

The hydraulic cylinder may separate from the digger derick arm, allowing it to collapse without warning, increasing the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.

Remedy

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rod eye and threads, as necessary. The existing shims and spacer will be replaced with a hardened spacer. All repairs will be made at no charge to the owner. The recall began on May 23, 2013. Owners may contact Terex at 1-605-882-4000.

11V04800001/20/2011

TEREX IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 AERIAL DEVICE AND DIGGER DERRICK UTILITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE, 2008 THROUGH NOVEMBER, 2010. THE LANYARD ANCHORS WERE NOT HEAT TREATED PROPERLY AND MAY FRACTURE.

Model years in this history: 2010, 2009, 2008

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

FAILURE OF THE LANYARD ANCHOR COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LANYARD ANCHORS WITH A NEW PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TEREX AT 1-605-884-3892.