2008 Terex Digger Derrick Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Terex Digger Derrick has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 573 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 17V320000 2017-05-15 58 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

Without proper protection against electrical shock, the user has a greater risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

STRUCTURE 13V089000 2013-03-07 261 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

EQUIPMENT 11V048000 2011-01-20 254 affected
Defect

TEREX IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 AERIAL DEVICE AND DIGGER DERRICK UTILITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE, 2008 THROUGH NOVEMBER, 2010. THE LANYARD ANCHORS WERE NOT HEAT TREATED PROPERLY AND MAY FRACTURE.

Consequence

FAILURE OF THE LANYARD ANCHOR COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LANYARD ANCHORS WITH A NEW PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TEREX AT 1-605-884-3892.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Terex Digger Derrick as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.