NHTSA recall 18V794000
Structure
Terex Digger Derrick
Reported Nov 9, 20181,275 vehicles affectedTerex South Dakota, Inc.Maker’s number SN669Built May 18, 2017 – Aug 30, 2018
The defect
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.
The risk
If the pole guide arm falls, it may strike any nearby personnel, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.