NHTSA Recall 13V560000: U-bolt, leaf spring to axle (suspension)
Terex Advance reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 209 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Terex Advance 4 Axle Glider.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V560000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › SPRINGS › LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY › U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE |
| Report received | November 7, 2013 |
| Owner notification | December 20, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V560000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Terex Advance 4 Axle Glider | 2013 |
| Terex Advance 5 Axle Glider | 2013 |
| Terex Advance 6 Axle Glider | 2013 |
| Terex Advance 7 Axle Glider | 2013 |
| Terex Advance FD3000 | 2013 |
| Terex Advance FD4000 | 2013 |
| Terex Advance FD4000B | 2013 |
| Terex Advance FD5000GL | 2013 |
| Terex Advance FD6000B | 2013 |
| Terex Advance FDB5000 | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.