Structure
- Component
- Structure
- Manufacturer
- Terex South Dakota, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,275
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2018-11-09
- Owners notified
- 2018-12-14
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
If the pole guide arm falls, it may strike any nearby personnel, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.