Recall 14V793000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20141216
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

If the front axle spring becomes partially disconnected from the front suspension hanger, steering difficulty may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 TEREX ADVANCE FRONT DISCHARGE CONCRETE
2014 TEREX ADVANCE FRONT DISCHARGE CONCRETE
2015 TEREX ADVANCE FRONT DISCHARGE CONCRETE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.