Rex Recall 97V086000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
NHTSA recall 97V086000 · announced May 29, 1997 · filed by Rexworks Inc. · 421 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK MIXERS. THE BOOSTER TAG AXLE HAS AN AIR BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH WORKS ALONG WITH THE TRUCK'S VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM. NYLON AIR TUBING USED TO OPERATE THE MIXER TAG AXLE AIR BRAKES CAN FAIL.
The risk
FAILURE OF THE AIR BRAKE TUBING CAN CAUSE A REDUCED CAPABILITY OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BLACK, SEMI-STIFF, 1/2" TUBING WITH 5/8" BLACK TUBING WHICH BENDS EASILY AND HAS A SOFT OUTER JACKET.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 2, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT REXWORKS AT 1-414-747-7361.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1994 Rex Rhk
- 1995 Rex Rhk
- 1996 Rex Rhk
- 1997 Rex Rhk
- 1994 Rex Rhm
- 1995 Rex Rhm
- 1996 Rex Rhm
- 1997 Rex Rhm
- 1994 Rex Rhz
- 1995 Rex Rhz
- 1996 Rex Rhz
- 1997 Rex Rhz
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.