NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 REX RHZ Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 REX RHZ has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1996 REX RHZ. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized REX dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 REX RHZ. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
REXWORKS/BRAKE HOSES
NHTSA #97V086000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported May 29, 1997 · REXWORKS INC.
Potentially affected: 421 vehicles
Owners notified June 2, 1997 · Vehicles built July 1, 1994 – January 30, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect 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.
Safety consequence
FAILURE OF THE AIR BRAKE TUBING CAN CAUSE A REDUCED CAPABILITY OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer 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.
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