NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Terex C6000 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2016 Terex C6000 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Terex dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Terex C6000. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #18V520000Reported August 7, 2018 · Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Potentially affected: 101 vehicles
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.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
NHTSA #16V154000Reported March 16, 2016 · Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Potentially affected: 131 vehicles
Defect description
Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 C5000, C6000, General 80, RMX, TM100, and TM125 aerial devices, and digger derrick lifts installed on trucks manufactured August 4, 2015, to February 16, 2016. The suspension circuit can inflate the suspension air bags on the affected vehicles if the Master/PTO switch or ignition is turned off in the cab while the boom is in the raised position. This can cause the frame to rise, lifting the outriggers from the ground.
Safety consequence
If the outrigger lifts off the ground, causing instability of the truck, it can increase the risk of injury to the operator.
Manufacturer remedy
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will install a second outrigger enable relay, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2016. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975. Terex's number for this recall is SN636.
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.
Other Terex C6000 model years
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