NHTSARecalled Nov 7, 2013 · #13V560000
Possible Front Axle Separation
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. 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.
Product details
- Product
- Possible Front Axle Separation
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Terex Advance Mixer, Inc.
- Model numbers
- 2013 Terex, FD3000, FD4000, FD4000B, FD5000GL, FD6000B, FDB5000
- UPCs
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What you should 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.