Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V794000 Reported November 9, 2018

Guide arms may fall due to insufficient welds

Q: What is recall 18V794000?

NHTSA recall 18V794000 was issued by Terex South Dakota, Inc. on November 9, 2018. It addresses: Guide arms may fall due to insufficient welds. The recall affects approximately 1,275 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 · 1,275 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18V794000

Manufacturer Campaign

SN669

Manufacturer

Terex South Dakota, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,275

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 9, 2018

Completion Rate

40.31

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

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 18V794000 or campaign SN669.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 18V794000

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

What is recall 18V794000?

NHTSA recall 18V794000 was issued by Terex South Dakota, Inc. on November 9, 2018. It addresses: Guide arms may fall due to insufficient welds. The recall affects approximately 1,275 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 18V794000 or the manufacturer campaign number SN669. 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.