Steering: critical fasteners
- Component
- Steering: critical fasteners
- Manufacturer
- Terex Advance Mixer, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 20
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-03-07
- Owners notified
- 2023-05-18
Defect description
Terex Advance Mixer, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain 2022 Front Discharge Mixer Commander vehicles. The front-drive steer axle fasteners may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the axle assembly joints.
Safety risk
Steer axle assembly separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Meritor will inspect and repair the axle assembly joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Terex customer service at 1-800-678-5961.