NHTSAGeneral Alert
Terex South Dakota, Inc. - Cracked Weld May Cause Pole Guide Arm to Fall
Published: March 19, 2026Recall ID: 26V167000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Without a retaining pin, the pole guide arm may fall, increasing the risk of injury to people around the truck.
Product Description & Identification
Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain 2019-2026 General 65, General 80, General 95, C4000, C5000, and C6000 digger utility trucks equipped with pole guides. An insufficient weld on the plate weldment may crack, causing the retaining pin to separate.
Affected Products
Cracked Weld May Cause Pole Guide Arm to Fall
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Cracked Weld May Cause Pole Guide Arm to Fall |
| Nhtsa id | 26V167000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V167000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Terex South Dakota, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain 2019-2026 General 65, General 80, General 95, C4000, C5000, and C6000 digger utility trucks equipped with pole guides. An insufficient weld on the plate weldment may crack, causing the retaining pin to separate. |
| Corrective action | Owners will inspect the plate weldment for any cracks or abnormal welds. Dealers or owners will replace the plate weldment as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Terex's customer service at 1-605-882-4000. Terex's number for this recall is SN737. |
| Consequence summary | Without a retaining pin, the pole guide arm may fall, increasing the risk of injury to people around the truck. |
| Mfr campaign number | SN 737 |
| Potentially affected | 2303 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |