NHTSA Recall 16V806000
Filed by Terex Advance Mixer, Inc.. Component: Suspension. Reported 2016-11-07. An estimated 19 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Terex Advance Mixer, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Front Discharge Mixers manufactured July 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016, equipped with certain Meritor front drive steer axles. These front axles have a king-pin that may fracture and possibly result in wheel end separation.
Risk
If the wheel end separates, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will replace all of the affected lower king-pins, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2017. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-678-5961.
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.