2016 Terex General 80 | 2017 Terex C4000 | 2015 Terex General 80 | 2017 Terex General 80 | 2018 Terex General 80 | 2015 Terex C6000 | 2016 Terex C6000 | 2015 Terex C5000 | 2017 Terex C5000 | 2018 Terex C4000 | 2018 Terex C5000 | 2016 Terex C5000 | 2017 Terex C6000 | 2018 Terex C6000 | 2015 Terex C4000 | 2016 Terex C4000 — Equipment
Published August 13, 2018 · Recall initiated: August 7, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V520000, published August 13, 2018 and initiated August 7, 2018. Recalling firm: Terex South Dakota, Inc.; 2016 Terex General 80 | 2017 Terex C4000 | 2015 Terex General 80 | 2017 Terex General 80 | 2018 Terex General 80 | 2015 Terex C6000 | 2016 Terex C6000 | 2015 Terex C5000 | 2017 Terex C5000 | 2018 Terex C4000 | 2018 Terex C5000 | 2016 Terex C5000 | 2017 Terex C6000 | 2018 Terex C6000 | 2015 Terex C4000 | 2016 Terex C4000 — Equipment.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TEREX
- Model
- GENERAL 80
- Manufacturer
- Terex South Dakota, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 TEREX GENERAL 80 | 2017 TEREX C4000 | 2015 TEREX GENERAL 80 | 2017 TEREX GENERAL 80 | 2018 TEREX GENERAL 80 | 2015 TEREX C6000 | 2016 TEREX C6000 | 2015 TEREX C5000 | 2017 TEREX C5000 | 2018 TEREX C4000 | 2018 TEREX C5000 | 2016 TEREX C5000 | 2017 TEREX C6000 | 2018 TEREX C6000 | 2015 TEREX C4000 | 2016 TEREX C4000
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Terex General 80 | 2017 Terex C4000 | 2015 Terex General 80 | 2017 Terex General 80 | 2018 Terex General 80 | 2015 Terex C6000 | 2016 Terex C6000 | 2015 Terex C5000 | 2017 Terex C5000 | 2018 Terex C4000 | 2018 Terex C5000 | 2016 Terex C5000 | 2017 Terex C6000 | 2018 Terex C6000 | 2015 Terex C4000 | 2016 Terex C4000 — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V520000 on August 13, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TEREX. Model: GENERAL 80.