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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- Manufacturer
- Terex Advance Mixer, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Concrete Mixer
- 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.
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