TEREX 1999 TEREX DIGGER DERRICK Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
1999 TEREX DIGGER DERRICK
Brand
TEREX
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 1999
Terex South Dakota, Inc. is recalling certain 1999 TEREX DIGGER DERRICK vehicles due to equipment issues. The hydraulic cylinder may separate from the digger derick arm, allowing it to collapse without warning, increasing the risk of injury to the operator.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 1999-2012 XL4000 Digger Derrick utility trucks. The shims and spacers used to adjust the length of the hydraulic cylinder may give, causing the rod eye and threads to fatigue while lifting loads.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The hydraulic cylinder may separate from the digger derick arm, allowing it to collapse without warning, increasing the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rod eye and threads, as necessary. The existing shims and spacer will be replaced with a hardened spacer. All repairs will be made at no charge to the owner. The recall began on May 23, 2013. Owners may contact Terex at 1-605-882-4000.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026