Recall 18V520000

EQUIPMENT

Report Date
20180807
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
16 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

If the auger falls, it can increase the risk of injury to the user or bystanders.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 TEREX C4000
2015 TEREX C5000
2015 TEREX C6000
2015 TEREX GENERAL 80
2016 TEREX C4000
2016 TEREX C5000
2016 TEREX C6000
2016 TEREX GENERAL 80
2017 TEREX C4000
2017 TEREX C5000
2017 TEREX C6000
2017 TEREX GENERAL 80
2018 TEREX C4000
2018 TEREX C5000
2018 TEREX C6000
2018 TEREX GENERAL 80

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.