Recall 13V089 covers 261 1999-2012 Terex Digger Derrick utility trucks for hydraulic cylinder hardware fatigue. Repair is free at any franchised Terex dealer.
Terex is recalling 261 1999-2012 Digger Derrick utility trucks under recall 13V089 because shims and spacers in the hydraulic cylinder adjustment can give during load lifting. If the cylinder separates from the digger derrick arm, the arm can collapse without warning and injure the operator or people nearby; for included VINs, the dealer repair will be free once Terex makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The hydraulic cylinder on a 1999-2012 Terex Digger Derrick is the powered lifting part that moves the derrick structure when the truck is handling a load. The rod eye is the end connection on that cylinder, and the threaded section helps hold that connection in place. Shims and spacers set the cylinder length so the lifting structure lines up and moves as designed.
On affected trucks, those shims and spacers can give while the derrick is lifting. That shifts stress into the rod eye and threads. Repeated lifting then fatigues the metal at the connection instead of keeping the load path where it belongs.
There is no warning sign before failure. Because the problem is in the cylinder connection hardware, an owner or operator should not rely on sound, feel, or visible movement to know whether the truck is affected.
Who's affected?
Spans every model year from 1999 through 2012, with both Equipment and body or structural component categories listed for the same Digger Derrick line.
| 1999 Terex Digger Derrick | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 1999 Terex Digger Derrick | body or structural component |
| 2001 Terex Digger Derrick | Equipment |
| 2001 Terex Digger Derrick | body or structural component |
| 2010 Terex Digger Derrick | Equipment |
| 2010 Terex Digger Derrick | body or structural component |
| 2002 Terex Digger Derrick | Equipment |
| 2002 Terex Digger Derrick | body or structural component |
| 2003 Terex Digger Derrick | Equipment |
| 2003 Terex Digger Derrick | body or structural component |
| 2005 Terex Digger Derrick | Equipment |
| 2005 Terex Digger Derrick | body or structural component |
| 2007 Terex Digger Derrick | Equipment |
| 2007 Terex Digger Derrick | body or structural component |
| 2006 Terex Digger Derrick | Equipment |
| 2006 Terex Digger Derrick | body or structural component |
| 2012 Terex Digger Derrick | Equipment |
| 2012 Terex Digger Derrick | body or structural component |
| 2009 Terex Digger Derrick | Equipment |
| 2009 Terex Digger Derrick | body or structural component |
| 2011 Terex Digger Derrick | Equipment |
| 2011 Terex Digger Derrick | body or structural component |
| 2008 Terex Digger Derrick | Equipment |
| 2008 Terex Digger Derrick | body or structural component |
| 2004 Terex Digger Derrick | Equipment |
| 2004 Terex Digger Derrick | body or structural component |
| 2000 Terex Digger Derrick | Equipment |
| 2000 Terex Digger Derrick | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 261 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A separating hydraulic cylinder can let the Digger Derrick arm collapse without warning. This raises injury risk for the operator or anyone nearby. There is no warning sign before the collapse, so keep people clear of the arm while arranging the recall work. Repair will be free at any franchised Terex dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 1999-2012 Terex Digger Derrick is included in this recall.
- Contact Terex at 1-605-882-4000 for repair instructions and reference recall number 13V089 when you call.
- Avoid lifting loads with the digger derrick until the hydraulic-cylinder shim, spacer, rod-eye, and thread inspection is complete.
- Schedule the free inspection and hardened-spacer repair that helps prevent the hydraulic cylinder from separating from the digger derrick arm.
- Bring the recall notice if Terex mailed one, along with any service history tied to the hydraulic cylinder or digger derrick arm.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Terex technician inspects the hydraulic cylinder rod eye and threads. If the inspection finds wear or fatigue, the technician replaces the rod eye and threads. The technician also removes the existing shims and spacer and installs a hardened spacer so the cylinder length adjustment uses the updated hardware. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered by the recall.
Timeline
| March 7, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V089?
Recall 13V089 covers 261 1999-2012 Terex Digger Derrick utility trucks with hydraulic-cylinder shims and spacers that can give while lifting loads. If the cylinder separates from the digger derrick arm, the arm can collapse without warning, increasing injury risk for the operator or people nearby.
What should I do if my 1999-2012 Terex Digger Derrick is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 13V089. If it is, contact a Terex dealer or Terex at 1-605-882-4000 to schedule the inspection and repair. Reference recall number 13V089 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Terex stated that all repairs for recall 13V089 are free to the owner. Dealers inspect the rod eye and threads, replace parts as needed, and install a hardened spacer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is arm collapse without warning during lifting work. The hydraulic cylinder can separate from the digger derrick arm if the rod eye and threads fatigue, increasing injury risk for the operator or people nearby. Confirm the VIN, then arrange the free Terex repair.
What warning signs should I watch for?
There is no warning sign before the arm collapse described in recall 13V089. The filing says the hydraulic cylinder can separate from the digger derrick arm without warning. Treat VIN confirmation and the free dealer inspection as the practical next step.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V089000 |
|---|---|
| Terex customer service | 1-605-882-4000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V089 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V089000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →