2013 TEREX DIGGER DERRICK Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 TEREX DIGGER DERRICK has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to outrigger cylinder stability and electrical system malfunctions. The concerns involve potential equipment drifting and electrical shock risks tied to onboard safety components.
There are five recalls concerning the 2013 model affecting various systems including outriggers, structural frame, and electrical components. These recalls address stability risks, electrical shock hazards, and software control issues related to engine shutdown during operation.
Recalls- Outrigger Equipment (SN607). Affects 118 vehicles manufactured between September 2012 and February 2013. The lock valve cavity in the outrigger cylinder may be machined incorrectly causing damaged seals. Damaged seals allow the outrigger to drift, compromising stability and increasing the risk of overturn and injury. Terex inspects and repairs affected outriggers at no charge. The recall began May 30, 2013.
- Frame and Members (SN619). Applies to 386 units from June 3, 2013, to November 13, 2014. Assembly issues may cause vertical cylinders and outriggers to drift when loaded. Drifting outriggers can result in platform falls causing potential serious injury to occupants or bystanders. Terex installs orifices and replaces valves free of charge. Recall started November 5, 2015.
- Electrical Equipment (SN658). Covers 58 vehicles from 2007-2016 equipped with various aerial devices and digger derricks. The onboard electrical socket’s GFPE breaker may fail to trip correctly during a tool short circuit. Failure to trip increases the risk of electrical shock to users. Dealers replace the breakers with GFCI breakers that trip at lower currents free of charge. Recall began June 27, 2017.
- Electrical System (SN658). This recall duplicates the previous recall affecting the same 58 vehicles and defect related to GFPE breaker malfunction and electrical shock risk. The same inspection and corrective measures apply.
- Electrical System Software (SN659). Involves 444 vehicles from 2012 to 2017 with models built on Freightliner chassis with SmartPlex engine controls. A hood position switch may incorrectly disable remote engine controls, preventing shutdown during hydraulic issues. This increases injury risk if the engine cannot be stopped remotely. Dealers reprogram the software to address this error at no cost. The recall began June 28, 2017.
Owners with recurring safety defects or ongoing recall concerns may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney familiar with these protections could help resolve repeated repair issues.
2013 TEREX DIGGER DERRICK Summary
2013
Model Year
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Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
1006
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 TEREX DIGGER DERRICK
444 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Risk: 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.
2013 TEREX DIGGER DERRICK
58 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Risk: Without proper protection against electrical shock, the user has a greater risk of injury.
2013 TEREX DIGGER DERRICK
386 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick trucks manufactured from June 3, 2013, through November 13, 2014. Due to an issue in assembly, the vertical cylinders and, by extension, the outriggers may drift when loaded.
Risk: Outrigger drifting could result in the platform falling and seriously injuring platform occupants or bystanders.
2013 TEREX DIGGER DERRICK
118 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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.
Risk: 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.