1996 REX RHK RECALL - #97V086000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
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| Vehicle |
1996 REX RHK |
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| Manufacturer |
REXWORKS INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1994 - 1/30/1997 |
| Recalled on |
5/29/1997 |
| Influenced by |
REXWORKS INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/2/1997 |
| # Affected |
421 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
FAILURE OF THE AIR BRAKE TUBING CAN CAUSE A REDUCED CAPABILITY OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
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