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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
The weld on the outer chute race of certain 2016 front discharge concrete mixer trucks, built between January 14 and May 31, 2016, may fail. If that happens, the main chute can detach and fall off while the vehicle is moving.
A detached chute while the truck is being driven creates an increased risk of a crash. Owners of affected trucks should stop using the chute until the repair is made and contact an authorized dealer.
The remedy is free: dealers will replace the main chute race assembly at no charge. Owners can also call Terex customer service at 1-800-678-5961, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Terex Advance Front Discharge Concrete | 2016 |
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