Terex Recall 18V520000: Equipment
NHTSA recall 18V520000 · announced August 7, 2018 · filed by Terex South Dakota, Inc. · 101 units affected
The problem
Terex south Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Terex C4000, C5000, C6000, and General digger derricks. The welds between the coupler and hex shaft may be undersized, causing them to fail and the auger to fall unexpectedly.
The risk
If the auger falls, it can increase the risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
What to do
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will either repair the weld or replace the affected component, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this recall is SN665.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2015 Terex C4000
- 2016 Terex C4000
- 2017 Terex C4000
- 2018 Terex C4000
- 2015 Terex C5000
- 2016 Terex C5000
- 2017 Terex C5000
- 2018 Terex C5000
- 2015 Terex C6000
- 2016 Terex C6000
- 2017 Terex C6000
- 2018 Terex C6000
- 2015 Terex General 80
- 2016 Terex General 80
- 2017 Terex General 80
- 2018 Terex General 80
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.