Terex Digger Derrick (2017-2018): Structure
Recall 18V794000 · Nov 9, 2018 · Terex South Dakota, Inc.
1,275
vehicles affected
1,275
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V794000
- Date
- Nov 9, 2018
- Maker
- Terex South Dakota, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,275
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Falls
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the pole guide arm falls, it may strike any nearby personnel, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Terex | Digger Derrick | 2017-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V794000?
1 model: Terex Digger Derrick (2017-2018), about 1,275 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V794000?
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.
What can happen?
If the pole guide arm falls, it may strike any nearby personnel, increasing the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.