Omix-Ada / Rugged Ridge recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Carflex Auto LTD in cooperation with Omix Ada, Inc. is recalling certain front and rear braided stainless steel replacement brake hoses sold as extended length replacement brake hoses for certain Jeep vehicles that have been modified for off road use. The brake hoses could leak fluid and possibly rupture.
What could happen
Failure of the brake hose would lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Omix Ada will notify wholesalers and owners, and will supply replacement brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact Omix Ada at 1-770-614-6101. Omix Ada's number for this recall is CBRK 1-13.
Vehicles covered
- Omix-Ada Front Braided Brake Hose
- Omix-Ada Rear Braided Brake Hose
- Rugged Ridge Front Braided Brake Hose
- Rugged Ridge Rear Braided Brake Hose
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13E069000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Omix Ada, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 6, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jan 31, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,301
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- CBRK 1-13
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.