Terex Advance 2013 Suspension recall
Recalled November 7, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13V560000 · Terex Advance
Hazard
Failure of u-bolts could lead to separation of the front axle from the vehicle, resulting in loss of operator control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will remove the u-bolts and attach the front axle to the leaf springs using plates and studs, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Terex at 1-605-882-4000.
Units
209 units
Description
Terex Corporation is recalling certain model year 2013 Terex Advance FD3000, FD4000, FD4000B, FD5000GL, FD6000B, FDB5000, 4 Axle Glider, 5 Axle Glider, 6 Axle Glider, and 7 Axle Glider front discharge concrete trucks manufactured October 2012 through October 2013. The u-bolt that attaches the front axle to the leaf spring can fracture.
What to do
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will remove the u-bolts and attach the front axle to the leaf springs using plates and studs, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Terex at 1-605-882-4000.
Product
Terex Advance 4 AXLE GLIDER · Terex Advance 5 AXLE GLIDER · Terex Advance 6 AXLE GLIDER · Terex Advance 7 AXLE GLIDER · Terex Advance FD3000 · Terex Advance FD4000 · Terex Advance FD4000B · Terex Advance FD5000GL · Terex Advance FD6000B · Terex Advance FDB5000
Manufacturer(s)
Terex Advance Mixer, Inc. · Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →