NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Terex Digger Derrick Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2018 Terex Digger Derrick 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 2018 Terex Digger Derrick. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ENGINE
NHTSA #20V200000Reported April 7, 2020 · Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Potentially affected: 20 vehicles
Defect description
Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain 2018-2019 C4045, C4047, C5050, and C7066 Digger Derrick vehicles. Due to an engine computer program error, if the hood switch fails or opens, the remote engine start/stop function becomes disabled.
Safety consequence
A disabled remote engine start/stop prevents the digger derrick operator from shutting the engine off during hydraulic issues on the digger, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine computer program, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this recall is SN682.
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.
STRUCTURE
NHTSA #18V794000Reported November 9, 2018 · Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,275 vehicles
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 consequence
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.
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.
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