Terex recalls 2019–2026 General and C-series digger trucks over weld that may crack and drop pole guide arm
A weak weld on the plate holding the pole guide may crack, letting the retaining pin come loose so the pole guide arm could fall and injure people near the truck.
What to do
Owners will have the plate weldment inspected for cracks or abnormal welds, and it will be replaced free of charge if needed. Owners may call Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000 and mention recall number SN737.
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Recall details
- Product
- Terex General 95, C5000, General 65 and 3 more 2019–2026
- Company
- Terex South Dakota, Inc.
- Hazard
- Without a retaining pin, the pole guide arm may fall, increasing the risk of injury to people around the truck.
- Units
- 2,303 vehicles
- Owner notification
- June 2, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 19, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V167000
- Manufacturer campaign number: SN 737
- Model years: 2019–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Defect
- Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain 2019-2026 General 65, General 80, General 95, C4000, C5000, and C6000 digger utility trucks equipped with pole guides. An insufficient weld on the plate weldment may crack, causing the retaining pin to separate.
- Consequence
- Without a retaining pin, the pole guide arm may fall, increasing the risk of injury to people around the truck.
- Corrective action
- Owners will inspect the plate weldment for any cracks or abnormal welds. Dealers or owners will replace the plate weldment as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Terex's customer service at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this recall is SN737.
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