Terex Advance Mixer Fd3000 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 26, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Terex Advance Mixer, Inc. recalls 2015–2016 Terex Advance Mixer Fd3000, Mixer Fd6000b, Mixer Fd4000

Recall number

16V371000

Brand / firm

Terex Advance

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 117 units

Why it was recalled

If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Terex Advance (Terex) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mixer FD3000, FD4000, and FD6000B vehicles manufactured August 1, 2014, to September 30, 2015, and equipped with drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles may have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.

What to do

Terex will notify owners and provide instructions to properly torque the bolts. The recall began on July 15, 2016. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-433-6691.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.