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NHTSARecalled Nov 7, 2013 · #13V560000

Possible Front Axle Separation

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. 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

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.

View the official CPSC notice