2013 TEREX ADVANCE FD4000B Recall

Campaign:

13V560000 on 11/13/2013

Component:

Suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Manufactured:

09/30/2012 - 10/30/2013

Affected:

209

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

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