The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V148000·Announced 2023-03-07

Terex Advance Front Discharge Mixer Recall for Loose Axle Fasteners

Terex Advance is recalling 2022 Front Discharge Mixer Commander vehicles because front-drive steer axle fasteners may not be tightened sufficiently, risking axle separation and loss of 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 (steer axle separation) that can result in loss of vehicle control and a crash, which meets the rubric criteria for a score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Terex Advance Mixer, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Front Discharge Mixer Commander vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the front-drive steer axle fasteners may not have been tightened sufficiently. This condition could cause the fasteners to come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the axle assembly joints.

The potential separation of the steer axle assembly can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries, deaths, or property damage associated with this defect.

Meritor will inspect and repair the axle assembly joints free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 18, 2023. 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 MIXER
Brand
TEREX ADVANCE
Manufacturer
Terex Advance Mixer, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
20

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 MIXER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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