REX RHZ 1994: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V086000

Make Model Year
REX RHZ 1994
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1997-06-02 1997-05-29 1997-05-29

Production Dates: 1994-07-01 - 1997-01-30

Manufacturers Involved: REXWORKS INC.

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 421

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

FAILURE OF THE AIR BRAKE TUBING CAN CAUSE A REDUCED CAPABILITY OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BLACK, SEMI-STIFF, 1/2" TUBING WITH 5/8" BLACK TUBING WHICH BENDS EASILY AND HAS A SOFT OUTER JACKET.

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.