Terex South Dakota, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2020

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Terex South Dakota, Inc. in 2020. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 11, 2020
(Campaign #: SN687)

Rotation Bearing Bolts May Fail

Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain 2019-2020 TL80 and TL100 aerial devices. The rotation bearing bolts may loosen during unit use, causing them to fail.
NHTSA ID: 20V696000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 40
Consequence Summary:
If the rotation bearing bolts fail, the boom could fall, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will install Field Service Kit Z1604 which includes replacement rotation bearing bolts, washers, pedestal reinforcement plates, and bolt spacers, free of charge. Owners are advised to perform a pre-shift inspection procedure until the repair is complete. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this recall is SN687.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95
April 29, 2020
(Campaign #: SN685)

Incorrect Slope Indicator and Decals

Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain 2019-2020 TL80 and TL80/112 aerial devices. The installed slope indicator and decals incorrectly state that the chassis can be 5 degrees out of level for aerial device use.
NHTSA ID: 20V240000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 43
Consequence Summary:
If the aerial device is used with the chassis out of level it may result in an unstable condition which may cause the unit to tip, increasing the risk of injury to the operator and any bystanders.
Corrective Action:
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect slope indicator and decals, free of charge. The recall began May 12, 2020. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this recall is SN685.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.67
April 7, 2020
(Campaign #: SN682)

Remote Engine Start/Stop May Become Disabled

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.
NHTSA ID: 20V200000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 20
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
March 20, 2020
(Campaign #: SN684)

Rod Eyes May Fail

Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain 2009-2016 TCX60/85 and SML65/90 aerial devices. The rod eyes on the 25ft lift cylinders may fail prematurely.
NHTSA ID: 20V168000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 6
Consequence Summary:
If the rod eye fails the lift boom will drift down. The remaining cylinder may not support the boom fully and will slowly leak down. These scenarios increase the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action:
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod eyes and shims, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this recall is SN684.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 24, 2020
(Campaign #: SN681)

Limit Switch Improperly Installed

Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain 2014-2019 TM bucket/boom trucks. The limit switch was installed upside down and does not stop platform level movement if the platform level exceeds 15 degrees.
NHTSA ID: 20V103000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 523
Consequence Summary:
If the platform level limit switch does not stop the platform from tilting, a platform occupant could fall, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action:
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will properly install the limit switch, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2020. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this recall is SN681.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 74