Springs: leaf spring assemblyRecall 14V-793 · 2013–2015 Terex Advance Front Discharge Concrete
Terex Advance recall 14V-793 covers 553 2013–2015 Terex Advance Front Discharge Concrete for a springs: leaf spring assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 5% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V793000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Terex Advance (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Front Discharge Concrete Mixer Trucks manufactured August 20, 2012, to December 5, 2014. Due to improperly secured castellated retaining nuts on the front axle leaf spring rear pin and the steering system, the rear end of the front axle leaf spring may partially disconnect from the front suspension hanger.
The risk
If the front axle spring becomes partially disconnected from the front suspension hanger, steering difficulty may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the retaining nut installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 15, 2015. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-433-6691.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
5%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 20, 2012 to December 5, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.