Recalls for 2013 Terex Advance 6 Axle Glider

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE

Posted on: 2013-11-14
Description
Terex corporation is recalling certain model year 2013 terex advance fd3000, fd4000, fd4000b, fd5000gl, fd6000b, fdb5000, 4 axle glider, 5 axle glider, 6 axle glider, and 7 axle glider front discharge concrete trucks manufactured october 2012 through october 2013.  The u-bolt that attaches the front axle to the leaf spring can fracture.

Consequence
Failure of u-bolts could lead to separation of the front axle from the vehicle, resulting in loss of operator control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Terex will notify owners, and dealers will remove the u-bolts and attach the front axle to the leaf springs using plates and studs, free of charge.  The recall began on december 20, 2013.  Owners may contact terex at 1-605-882-4000.

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.