Recall 26V167 covers 2,303 2019-2026 Terex digger utility trucks with pole guides and weak plate welds. Repair is free at any franchised Terex dealer.
Terex is recalling 2,303 2019-2026 General 65, General 80, General 95, C4000, C5000, and C6000 digger utility trucks equipped with pole guides because an insufficient weld can crack and let the retaining pin separate. Without that pin, the pole guide arm can fall and injure people around the truck; Terex dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The plate weldment on these 2019-2026 Terex C4000, C5000, C6000, General 65, General 80, and General 95 digger utility trucks is part of the pole position guide arm assembly. Its job is to hold the retaining pin in place so the pole guide arms stay aligned and the gear teeth on the arms can engage as designed.
On affected trucks, the weld that joins the pin to the plate does not meet the required fusion or fill quality. That weak weld can crack. Once the crack opens, the retaining pin can separate from the plate, leaving the guide arm assembly without the hardware that keeps the arms working together.
Operators have a visible warning sign during the pre-shift inspection. Look for a crack at the weld, guide arms that sag or sit out of alignment, or gear teeth on one arm that do not engage with the other arm.
Who's affected?
Spans six Terex models across 2019-2026, all tied to the Pole Position Guide Arm Assembly Pin Retainer.
| 2021 Terex C4000 | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2020 Terex C4000 | Equipment |
| 2026 Terex General 95 | Equipment |
| 2025 Terex General 95 | Equipment |
| 2024 Terex General 95 | Equipment |
| 2024 Terex General 65 | Equipment |
| 2023 Terex General 65 | Equipment |
| 2025 Terex General 65 | Equipment |
| 2020 Terex General 65 | Equipment |
| 2019 Terex General 65 | Equipment |
| 2023 Terex General 95 | Equipment |
| 2022 Terex General 95 | Equipment |
| 2021 Terex General 95 | Equipment |
| 2020 Terex General 95 | Equipment |
| 2019 Terex General 95 | Equipment |
| 2026 Terex General 80 | Equipment |
| 2026 Terex C6000 | Equipment |
| 2025 Terex C6000 | Equipment |
| 2024 Terex C6000 | Equipment |
| 2023 Terex C6000 | Equipment |
| 2022 Terex C6000 | Equipment |
| 2021 Terex C6000 | Equipment |
| 2020 Terex C6000 | Equipment |
| 2019 Terex C6000 | Equipment |
| 2019 Terex C4000 | Equipment |
| 2026 Terex C5000 | Equipment |
| 2025 Terex C5000 | Equipment |
| 2024 Terex C5000 | Equipment |
| 2023 Terex C5000 | Equipment |
| 2022 Terex C5000 | Equipment |
| 2021 Terex C5000 | Equipment |
| 2020 Terex C5000 | Equipment |
| 2019 Terex C5000 | Equipment |
| 2026 Terex C4000 | Equipment |
| 2025 Terex C4000 | Equipment |
| 2024 Terex C4000 | Equipment |
| 2023 Terex C4000 | Equipment |
| 2022 Terex C4000 | Equipment |
| 2025 Terex General 80 | Equipment |
| 2024 Terex General 80 | Equipment |
| 2023 Terex General 80 | Equipment |
| 2022 Terex General 80 | Equipment |
| 2021 Terex General 80 | Equipment |
| 2020 Terex General 80 | Equipment |
| 2019 Terex General 80 | Equipment |
| 2026 Terex General 65 | Equipment |
| 2022 Terex General 65 | Equipment |
| 2021 Terex General 65 | Equipment |
| Units affected | 2,303 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
Without the retaining pin, the pole guide arm is at risk of falling, which increases the risk of injury to people around the truck. During the daily pre-shift inspection, look for cracks, abnormal welds, sagging arms, misalignment, or gear teeth that do not engage. Keep people clear and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Terex dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2026 Terex C4000, General 95, General 65, General 80, C6000, or C5000 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Terex dealer to schedule the free plate-weldment inspection and replacement that keeps the pole guide retaining pin secured.
- Bring the recall notice if Terex mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V167 when you call.
- Keep people clear of the pole guide arm until the inspection and repair are complete.
- Call Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000 with questions about the inspection, replacement, or dealer scheduling.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Terex technician inspects the plate weldment for cracks or abnormal welds. If the weldment does not pass inspection, the plate weldment is replaced at no charge. Terex also allows owners to complete the inspection and replacement process described in the recall. Parts and labor are covered under warranty. Out of pocket repairs already paid are handled through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| March 19, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 24, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| March 26, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 7, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V167?
Recall 26V167 covers 2,303 2019-2026 Terex General 65, General 80, General 95, C4000, C5000, and C6000 digger utility trucks equipped with pole guides. An insufficient weld on the plate weldment can crack, letting the retaining pin separate. The plate weldment inspection and replacement are free.
What should I do if my 2019-2026 Terex C4000, General 95, General 65, General 80, C6000, or C5000 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 26V167. If it is, contact a franchised Terex dealer or Terex customer service at 1-605-882-4000 for the plate weldment inspection. Reference recall number 26V167 or Terex recall SN737 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Terex dealers or owners will replace the plate weldment as necessary, free of charge, after the required inspection finds cracks or abnormal welds.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury to people around the truck. If the retaining pin separates, the pole guide arm can fall. Keep people clear of the pole guide area until the plate weldment has been inspected and any required replacement is complete.
What warning signs should I watch for?
Look for cracks or abnormal welds on the plate weldment during the inspection. Terex's remedy directs owners to inspect that weldment first, then replace it as necessary. Treat visible cracking or an unusual weld as a reason to stop using the pole guide until service is complete.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V167000 |
|---|---|
| Terex customer service | 1-605-882-4000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V167 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V167000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →