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NHTSA Recall 18V794000: Structure

Terex South Dakota, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,275 vehicles. It affects 2017–2018 Terex Digger Derrick.

1,275
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2018
owners notified (December 14)
NHTSA campaign18V794000
Manufacturer campaignSN669
ComponentSTRUCTURE
Report receivedNovember 9, 2018
Owner notificationDecember 14, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

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.

Safety 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 18V794000

Make and modelModel years
Terex Digger Derrick2017, 2018

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.