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2012 Terex Digger Derrick recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Terex Digger Derrick, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns4not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordMay 15, 2017report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2012 Terex Digger Derrick recall campaigns

The 2012 Terex Digger Derrick report contains 4 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 17V320000 dated May 15, 2017.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 17V321000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
May 15, 2017
Potential units
444campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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 not. If the switch thinks that the hood is open, the vehicle software may disable the Aerial or Digger Derrick remote engine control functions.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: June 28, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Terex South Dakota, Inc.

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT
Report received
May 15, 2017
Potential units
58campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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 the proper current before the user receives a shock.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: June 27, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Terex South Dakota, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 13V201000

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
May 14, 2013
Potential units
118campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Terex is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks manufactured September 2012 through February 2013. The lock valve cavity in the outrigger cylinder may be machined incorrectly and the seals may be damaged.

Why it matters: Damaged seals may allow the outrigger to drift. If the outrigger cylinder drifts, stability may be affected and the unit may overturn, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected outriggers to determine if they were machined correctly. The inspection and any necessary repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2013. Owners may contact Terex at 1-605-884-3892. Terex's recall campaign number is SN607.

Owner notification: May 30, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Terex South Dakota, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 13V089000

Component
EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE
Report received
March 7, 2013
Potential units
261campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: May 23, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Terex South Dakota, Inc.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2012 Terex Digger Derrick?

The most frequent component groups in 2012 Terex Digger Derrick campaign records are Equipment (3), Electrical System (2), Structure (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Equipment3
Electrical System2
Structure1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2012 Terex Digger Derrick compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 7 model-year reports for the Terex Digger Derrick, spanning 2008–2015; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
Open the complete Terex Digger Derrick model history →