The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V806000·Announced 2016-11-07

Terex Advance Front Discharge Concrete Mixers Recalled for Axle Defect

Terex Advance is recalling 2016-2017 Front Discharge Concrete Mixers because a front axle king-pin may fracture, potentially causing wheel separation and loss of vehicle control.

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 (king-pin fracture) that may result in wheel end separation and loss of vehicle control, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Terex Advance Mixer, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Front Discharge Concrete Mixers manufactured between July 1, 2016, and September 30, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with certain Meritor front drive steer axles that have a defect in the king-pin component.

The defect involves a king-pin that may fracture. If this occurs, it could result in wheel end separation. A separated wheel end may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Terex will notify owners, and dealers will replace all of the affected lower king-pins free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2017. 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
Affected units
19

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.