CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING; SUSPENSION:FRONT:KING PIN
- Problem
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain front-drive steer axles on these concrete mixers may have a lower king-pin that can fracture. If the pin breaks, the wheel end can separate from the vehicle, which may cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
The recall covers affected units built between July 1, 2016, and September 30, 2016, equipped with certain Meritor front drive steer axles. Owners will be notified by Terex, and authorized dealers will replace all affected lower king-pins at no cost.
If you own an affected mixer, contact Terex customer service at 1-800-678-5961 to confirm eligibility and schedule the free repair. You can also check your 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 | 20162017 |
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