The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V413000·Announced 2016-06-08

Terex Advance Recalls 2016 Concrete Mixer Trucks Due to Chute Failure

Terex Advance is recalling 338 model year 2016 Front Discharge Concrete Mixer trucks because a weld failure could cause the main chute to detach while driving, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component may detach while in motion, creating an increased risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Terex Advance is recalling certain model year 2016 Front Discharge Concrete Mixer trucks manufactured between January 14, 2016, and May 31, 2016. The recall involves 338 vehicles.

The defect involves a weld on the outer chute race that may fail, causing the main chute to detach and fall off while the vehicle is in motion. If the main chute detaches while the vehicle is being driven, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Terex has notified the affected owners. Dealers will replace the main chute race assembly free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-678-5961 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TEREX ADVANCE FRONT DISCHARGE CONCRETE
Brand
TEREX ADVANCE
Manufacturer
Terex Advance
Category
Vehicle — Concrete Mixer Truck
Hazard
Affected units
338

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FRONT DISCHARGE CONCRETE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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