NHTSA Recall 16V413000
Filed by Terex Advance Mixer, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2016-06-08. An estimated 338 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
Risk
If the main chute detaches while the vehicle is being driven there would be an increased risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: Construction_000278
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.