Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V168000 Reported March 20, 2020

Rod eyes may fail

Terex South Dakota, Inc. · N/A · 6 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V168000
Manufacturer Campaign
SN684
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
6
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 20, 2020
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Terex south dakota, inc. (terex) is recalling certain 2009-2016 tcx60/85 and sml65/90 aerial devices. the rod eyes on the 25ft lift cylinders may fail prematurely.

Safety Consequence

If the rod eye fails the lift boom will drift down. the remaining cylinder may not support the boom fully and will slowly leak down. these scenarios increase the risk of an injury.

Corrective Action

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod eyes and shims, free of charge. the recall began april 9, 2020. owners may contact terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000. terex's number for this recall is sn684.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Terex South Dakota, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V168000 or campaign SN684.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V168000

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

What is recall 20V168000?

NHTSA recall 20V168000 was issued by Terex South Dakota, Inc. on March 20, 2020. It addresses: Rod eyes may fail. The recall affects approximately 6 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 20V168000 or the manufacturer campaign number SN684. 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.