CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Terex Advance (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mixer FD3000, FD4000, and FD6000B vehicles manufactured August 1, 2014, to September 30, 2015, and equipped with drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles may have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.
- Risk
- If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Terex will notify owners and provide instructions to properly torque the bolts. The recall began on July 15, 2016. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-433-6691.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015-2016 Terex Advance mixer trucks may have hex nuts on the flange yoke that were not properly tightened during assembly. If these nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft can disconnect from the drive axle, causing a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by Terex and provided instructions on how to properly torque the affected bolts. The recall began July 15, 2016. The repair is free at an authorized dealer. To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact Terex customer service at 1-800-433-6691 and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Terex Advance Mixer FD3000 | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Terex Advance Mixer FD4000 | 20152016 |
| Terex Advance Mixer FD6000B | 20152016 |