2017 Terex Digger Derrick
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2017 Terex Digger Derrick. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10199094SA696 Contamination in Auxiliary Power Check valve: Informs service personnel that the check valve will not function if contaminated. The only time the check valve is needed is when auxiliary power option are used. If not checked as part of the daily pre-shift inspection the Auxiliary Power may not function when needed.
- 10166473Bulletin advising customers and users that the ANSI/ASSP A10.31-2019 standard for Digger Derricks will take effect in June, 2020. Units manufactured after that date must comply with the new requirements. Units built to previous standards do not have to be updated. The installers, owns, users, and operators must follow this revised standard for inspection, maintenance, use, and operation.
- 10154431Issued Product Advisory, available on web site, for Digger Derricks. Gave method to prevent possible winch rope snagging on valves located below winch drum if slack develops in rope due to insufficient or no down haul weight
- 10152386Information to Digger Derrick users that the equipment must be built and tested for use with a platform. A boom tip platform can not be added unless the digger derrick was built and labeled for platform use in compliance with ANSI standards.
- 10152385Update for Digger Derrick users about OSHA 1926 Subpart CC final ruling. Giving employers information on dates and the need for operator certification and equipment required to comply.
- 10115678Inform users of changes to OSHA fall protection requirements for platform occupants of Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks. Due to rewrite of OSHA 1926 Subpart V.
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