How many recalls does the 2017 Terex Digger Derrick have?

The 2017 Terex Digger Derrick has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

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2017 Terex Digger Derrick Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2017 Terex Digger Derrick has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,719 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 18V794000 2018-11-09 1,275 affected

Defect

Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Terex Digger Derrick vehicles. The guide bar that attaches the pole guide arms to the pole guide tilt bracket may have insufficient welds, possibly resulting in the guide arm falling while in use.

Consequence

If the pole guide arm falls, it may strike any nearby personnel, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected guide bars, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 14, 2018. Owners may contact Terex at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's recall number for this recall is SN669.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17V321000 2017-05-15 444 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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 2017 Terex Digger Derrick as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.