Terex South Dakota, Inc. recalls 2018–2019 Terex Digger Derrick

Recall date

April 7, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

20V200000

Brand / firm

Terex

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 20 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.