NHTSA recall 16V413000
Equipment
Terex Advance Front Discharge Concrete
Reported Jun 8, 2016338 vehicles affectedTerex AdvanceMaker’s number Construction_000278Built Jan 14, 2016 – May 31, 2016
The defect
Terex Advance (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2016 Front Discharge Concrete Mixer trucks manufactured January 14, 2016, to May 31, 2016. The weld on the outer chute race may fail causing the main chute to detach and fall off while the vehicle is in motion.
The risk
If the main chute detaches while the vehicle is being driven there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The remedy
Terex has notified the affected owners, and dealers will replace the main chute race assembly, free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-678-5961. Terex's number for this recall is Construction_000278.