Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V520000 Reported August 7, 2018

Undersized weld at auger coupler

Q: What is recall 18V520000?

NHTSA recall 18V520000 was issued by Terex South Dakota, Inc. on August 7, 2018. It addresses: Undersized weld at auger coupler. The recall affects approximately 101 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Terex South Dakota, Inc. · N/A · 101 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18V520000

Manufacturer Campaign

SN665

Manufacturer

Terex South Dakota, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

101

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 7, 2018

Completion Rate

26.73

Defect Summary

Terex south dakota, inc. (terex) is recalling certain 2015-2018 terex c4000, c5000, c6000, and general digger derricks. the welds between the coupler and hex shaft may be undersized, causing them to fail and the auger to fall unexpectedly.

Safety Consequence

If the auger falls, it can increase the risk of injury to the user or bystanders.

Corrective Action

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will either repair the weld or replace the affected component, free of charge. the recall began october 3, 2018. owners may contact terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000. terex's number for this recall is sn665.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Terex South Dakota, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V520000 or campaign SN665.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 18V520000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V520000?

NHTSA recall 18V520000 was issued by Terex South Dakota, Inc. on August 7, 2018. It addresses: Undersized weld at auger coupler. The recall affects approximately 101 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Terex South Dakota, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V520000 or the manufacturer campaign number SN665. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.