Terex Advance FD6000B, FD4000B +8 more: Suspension — leaf spring to axle

Affects Terex Advance FD6000B, FD4000B, FD3000, 6 Axle Glider, FD4000, 4 Axle Glider, FD5000GL, 7 Axle Glider, 5 Axle Glider, FDB5000 · 2013 — about 209 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational