The defect
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 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| REX RHK | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| REX RHM | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| REX RHZ | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| REX RHK | 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| REX RHK | 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| REX RHK | 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| REX RHK | 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| REX RHM | 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| REX RHM | 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| REX RHM | 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| REX RHM | 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| REX RHZ | 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| REX RHZ | 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| REX RHZ | 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| REX RHZ | 1997 | 0 | 1 |
Other service brakes, air recalls in 1997
7 of the 268 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 1997 concerned the service brakes, air.
| 95V239001 31 Oct 1997 | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| 97V151000 14 Sept 1997 | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
| 97V150000 9 Sept 1997 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| 97V030000 3 Mar 1997 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| 97V020000 18 Feb 1997 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| 97V009000 27 Jan 1997 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 1997