Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 97V-086 · Rex vehicles
REXWORKS INC. recall 97V-086 covers 421 Rex vehicles for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on May 29, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V086000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BLACK, SEMI-STIFF, 1/2" TUBING WITH 5/8" BLACK TUBING WHICH BENDS EASILY AND HAS A SOFT OUTER JACKET.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.