Recalls for 2016 Terex Advance Front Discharge Concrete

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Posted on: 2016-06-01
Description
Terex advance (terex) is recalling certain model year 2016 front discharge mixer trucks manufactured march 31, 2016, to may 9, 2016 equipped with a cummins isx12 or isx15 engine using certain engine control modules (ecm).  These ecm's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.

Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing ecm with a new ecm, free of charge.  The recall began on july 8, 2016.  Owners may contact cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357 or terex customer service at 1-800-433-6691.

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.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2016-06-08
Description
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.  

Consequence
If the main chute detaches while the vehicle is being driven there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.