Recall 16V388 covers 21 2016 Terex Advance Front Discharge Concrete trucks for ECM shorts that stall the engine. Repair will be free once available.
Terex Advance is recalling 21 2016 Front Discharge Concrete trucks because certain Cummins engine control modules can short internally, blow a fuse, and stall the engine without restart. An unexpected stall increases crash risk, and the dealer repair will be free once Terex Advance makes the remedy available.
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What's wrong?
The engine control module on the 2016 Terex Advance Front Discharge Concrete truck is the electronic controller for the Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 diesel engine. It reads engine signals and sends commands for fuel, timing, and other engine functions so the truck keeps running as designed. The module depends on a clean, dry electrical connector and circuit board.
The problem started before the engines reached Terex Advance. During Cummins engine washing, a masking cap was supposed to keep water out of the engine control module connector port. Defective caps let wash water enter certain modules. Water or residue inside the module can short the printed circuit board, blow the fuse in the module's power circuit, and shut the engine off. After that stall, the engine cannot be restarted until the fault is repaired.
There is no warning sign before failure. The truck can be operating normally, then the engine stalls unexpectedly and will not restart.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Terex Advance Front Discharge Concrete | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 21 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2016 Terex Advance Front Discharge Concrete truck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An engine stall can cut power while the vehicle is moving and increase the risk of a crash. No warning sign is listed, so treat any stall as a reason to pull over safely and contact the dealer before further use. Repair will be free at any franchised Terex Advance dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Terex Advance Front Discharge Concrete is included in this recall.
- Watch for owner notice from Terex Advance or Cummins before scheduling the ECM replacement.
- Contact a franchised Terex Advance dealer to ask whether the ECM replacement is open for your VIN; the new engine control module fixes the short that can stall the engine without restart.
- Reference recall number 16V388 when you call the dealer or Terex Advance customer service.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and pull over if the engine stalls or loses power.
What happens at the repair
The listed repair is replacement of the engine control module. Once the dealer repair is available, a Terex Advance technician will remove the existing ECM and install a new ECM, free under the recall. Parts and labor are covered. If you already paid out of pocket for a recalled controller, Cummins says it will provide full reimbursement. Contact Cummins customer service or Terex Advance customer service and keep any repair paperwork tied to the controller replacement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 1, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 8, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V388?
Recall 16V388 covers 21 2016 Terex Advance Front Discharge Concrete trucks with certain Cummins engine control modules. An internal electrical short can blow a fuse and stall the engine without restart ability, increasing crash risk. Dealers replace the ECM for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Terex Advance Front Discharge Concrete is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 16V388. If it is, contact a franchised Terex Advance dealer or Cummins customer service to arrange the ECM replacement. Reference recall number 16V388 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 16V388, the dealer replaces the existing engine control module with a new ECM free of charge.
Is it safe to drive with recall 16V388 open?
The recall concerns an engine stall risk. NHTSA states that an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash, so confirm your VIN and arrange the free ECM replacement before putting the truck back into regular service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V388000 |
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| Terex Advance customer service | 1-800-343-7357 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V388 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V388000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →