2018 Terex Digger Derrick problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Engine 2020-04-07 · campaign 20V200000 · 20 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Structure 2018-11-09 · campaign 18V794000 · 1,275 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the pole guide arm falls, it may strike any nearby personnel, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2021-06-22 · TERE-070821-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sa696 contamination in auxiliary power check valve: informs service personnel that the check valve will not function if contaminated. the only time the check valve is needed is when auxiliary power option are used. if not checked as part of the daily pre-shift inspection the auxiliary power may n
Equipment 2019-09-24 · PA676 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bulletin advising customers and users that the ansi/assp a10.31-2019 standard for digger derricks will take effect in june, 2020. units manufactured after that date must comply with the new requirements. units built to previous standards do not have to be updated. the installers, owns, users, and
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2019-02-12 · PA672 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
issued product advisory, available on web site, for digger derricks. gave method to prevent possible winch rope snagging on valves located below winch drum if slack develops in rope due to insufficient or no down haul weight
Equipment 2018-12-03 · Tech Tip 73 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
instruction on how to override the boom interlock if an equipment malfunction stops operation. it gives information on how to safely lower the booms for storage and transport.
Equipment 2018-11-16 · PA1020D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
update for digger derrick users about osha 1926 subpart cc final ruling. giving employers information on dates and the need for operator certification and equipment required to comply.
Equipment 2018-11-14 · PA666 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information to digger derrick users that the equipment must be built and tested for use with a platform. a boom tip platform can not be added unless the digger derrick was built and labeled for platform use in compliance with ansi standards.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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