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HighNHTSA·17V353000·Announced 2017-05-31

Terex Advance Recalls 2017 Front Discharge Concrete Mixers Due to Tank Welds

Terex Advance is recalling 2017 Front Discharge Concrete Mixers because welds on the 250-gallon water tank filler neck may fail, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a pressurized component that could lead to injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Terex Advance Mixer, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Front Discharge Concrete Mixers equipped with specific 250-gallon water tanks. The recall addresses a defect where the welds attaching the filler neck to the pressurized water tank may fail.

If the weld fails, the filler neck may separate from the pressurized tank, which increases the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners of affected vehicles should contact Terex customer service at 1-800-678-5961 to arrange for the replacement of the affected water tanks free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2017. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
TEREX ADVANCE FRONT DISCHARGE CONCRETE
Brand
TEREX ADVANCE
Manufacturer
Terex Advance Mixer, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Concrete Mixer
Hazard
Affected units
53

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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