2015 Terex Digger Derrick recalls and problems
The 2015 Terex Digger Derrick has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Terex dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2015 Terex Digger Derrick vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2015 Terex Digger Derrick recalls
Recall 17V-321: Electrical System
Problem: Terex South Dakota (TSD) is recalling certain 2012-2017 Digger Derricks and Aerial Devices, models C4000, C5000, C6000, C7000, General, HR, OM, RM,RMX, SC, SCM, TC, TCX, TL, TM, and XT, built on Freightliner chassis with SmartPlex engine controls. The vehicles have a switch to monitor whether the hood is open or not. If the switch thinks that the hood is open, the vehicle software may disable the Aerial or Digger Derrick remote engine control functions.
Risk: If the hood switch prevents the remote engine controls from shutting the vehicle engine down in the event of a hydraulic issue on the Aerial or Digger Derrick, it may increase the risk of an injury.
Fix: TSD will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicles to only disable the engine start function if the switch indicates that the hood is open, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2017. Owners may contact TSD Customer Service Department at 1-800-982-8975. TSD's number for this recall is SN659.
Recall 17V-320: Equipment, Electrical System
Problem: Terex South Dakota (TSD) is recalling certain 2007-2016 vehicles equipped with Terex C4000, FC, HR, HRX, SCM, TC, TCX, TL, TPL, and XT aerial devices and digger derricks used for utility line work. In the event of a short circuit of a tool plugged into the onboard electrical socket, the GFPE breaker may not trip at the proper current before the user receives a shock.
Risk: Without proper protection against electrical shock, the user has a greater risk of injury.
Fix: TSD will notify owners, and dealers will replace the breakers with GFCI breakers that will trip at a lower current, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2017. Owners may contact TSD Customer Service Department at 1-800-982-8975. TSD's number for this recall is SN658.
Recall 15V-163: Equipment
Problem: Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Aerial Devices and General Digger Derricks manufactured March 28, 2014, to March 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the turntable bearing to the carrier and the aerial or the digger derrick may fail.
Risk: If the attaching bolts fail, the boom may fall, increasing the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
Fix: Terex will notify owners, and dealers will check the affected bolts, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-982-8975. Terex's number for this recall is SN616.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Terex Digger Derrick have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Terex Digger Derrick: 17V-321 (electrical system), 17V-320 (equipment, electrical system), 15V-163 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Terex recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Terex dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.