Slipper or brake pads for certain Traxxas radio controlled model vehicles
Product Identifiers
The serial number can be found on the model’s chassis.
Guide to identify model number
The models affected are:
Traxxas 2wd Electric models with 5552X friction pads:
· Bandit, 240XX
o A6281131 and lower
· Stampede, 360XX
o A6234500 and lower
· Rustler, 370XX
o A6300581 and lower
· Slash, 580XX
o A6252000 and lower
o K01054600 and lower (for Slash Unassembled Kit only)
o Serial numbers in series A04XXXXX are not affected
· Drag Slash 94076-4
o A6336152 and lower
Traxxas 4wd Electric models with 5552X friction pads:
· Stampede 4x4 & Telluride, 670XX
o A6171233 and lower
o D21003210 and lower (for Stampede 4X4 Unassembled Kit only) –
o Serial numbers in series A04XXXXX are not affected
· Slash 4x4, 680XX
o A6355532 and lower
o Serial numbers in series A04XXXXX are not affected
· Rally VXL, 7407X
o All models
o Serial numbers in series A04XXXXX are not affected.
· E-Revo and Summit, 560XX
o All models with brushed motors
o Brushless model 5608 only; all other brushless models (2010 and later) are not affected.
· E-Maxx, 390XX
o All models with brushed motors
o Brushless model 3908 only; all other brushless models (2010 and later) are not affected.
Traxxas Electric models with 7152 slipper clutch pad:
· 1/16 Slash 4x4, 700XX
o A6256500 and lower
· 1/16 E-Revo, 710XX
o A6270090 and lower
· 1/16 Summit, 720XX
o A6294440 and lower
· 1/16 Rally, Mustang, Nastruck, Fiesta 73XX
o All models
· Ford Fiesta ST Rally, 740XX
o A6312162 and lower
· Telluride, 67044 –
o All models
Traxxas Nitro models with 5352X friction pads, 5365 brake pads, and/or 5564 brake disc:
· Jato, 550XX and 5510
o C22012413 and lower
· Slayer, 590XX
o C23000440 and lower
· T-Maxx, 490XX (excludes T-Maxx Classic 491XX)
o C2300788 and lower
· Revo, 530XX
o C23001740 and lower
Kits and Separate Parts affected:
· 5352X Rebuild kit, slipper clutch (steel disc/ friction pads (3)/ spring (1)/ 2x9.8mm pin/ 5x8mm MW/ 5.0mm NL (1)/ 4.0mm NL (1))
· 5552X Rebuild kit, slipper clutch (steel disc/ friction pads (3)/ spring (2)/ pin/ 4.0mm NL (1)/ 5.0mm NL (1))
· 6878 Slipper clutch, complete (for Slash 4x4)
· 3695 Transmission, complete (fits 1/10-scale 2WD Rustler®, Bandit®, Stampede®, Slash®)
· 4983 Transmission, complete (fits T-Maxx® 3.3)
· 5491 Transmission, complete (fits Revo® 3.3)
· 5691 Transmission, complete (fits Summit (2-speed))
· 9495 Pro Series Magnum 272Râ„¢ Transmission, complete (assembled) (fits 1/10-scale 2WD Rustler®, Bandit®, Stampede®, Slash®)
· 5351X T-Maxx® Torque Control Slipper Upgrade Kit (fits first generation T-Maxx® transmission, w/o Optidrive®) (patent pending)
· 5352 Rebuild kit, slipper clutch (steel disc/ friction pads (3)/ spring/ 2x9.8mm pin/ 5x8mm MW/ 5.0mm NL)
· 5552 Rebuild kit, slipper clutch (steel disc/ friction pads (3)/ spring/ pin/ 4.0mm NL)
· 7152 Slipper clutch, complete (includes slipper clutch hub, clutch pad, spring, 3.0mm NL, 1.5x6mm pin)
· 6766 Gear clutch, complete (high stall)
· 7095 Transmission, complete (fits 1/16-scale brushed models)
· 7096 Transmission, complete (fits 1/16-scale VXL models)
· 5365 Brake pad set (inner and outer calipers with bonded friction material)
· 4983 Transmission, complete (fits T-Maxx® 3.3)
· 5491 Transmission, complete (fits Revo® 3.3)
· 5564 Brake disc (semi-metallic material)
· 5417 Brake kit (dual disc rear for Revo®) (Requires center differential kit, part 5414)
· Not affected Products shipped with a USB-C charger in the box and model numbers ending with “-8” are NOT affected.
Not affected
Products shipped with a USB-C charger in the box and model numbers ending with “-8” are NOT affected.
The Hazard!
The slipper pads in certain electric models and the brake pads in certain nitro fuel models may contain trace amounts of chrysotile asbestos. The importation of asbestos or goods containing asbestos into the NZ is prohibited. Slipper pads are composite material pads that measure 14x6x2.5mm and weigh approximately 1 gram per set of 3.
Nitro model brake pads are similar. The friction pads are non-friable (i.e., do not easily crumble, break apart, or release dust or fibers), generate minimal dust from wear, and for all electric models are enclosed within a cover on the transmission assembly.
There is a risk of serious medical conditions, including asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma if asbestos fibres are released into the air and breathed in.
What to do...
Consumers should not attempt to remove or replace the slipper or brake pads or disassemble the slipper assembly in affected models. Please return your affected vehicle to your place of purchase to be sent to a centralized facility for a free repair, consisting of replacing the affected components. If your vehicle was bought second-hand, your place of purchase is no longer in business or you do not remember where you purchased the vehicle, contact Hobby City Auckland.
For further information, contact Hobby City Auckland by telephone on +64 9 570 1495 or by email at sales@hobbycity.nz
Product Identifiers
The serial number can be found on the model’s chassis.
Guide to identify model number
The models affected are:
Traxxas 2wd Electric models with 5552X friction pads:
· Bandit, 240XX
o A6281131 and lower
· Stampede, 360XX
o A6234500 and lower
· Rustler, 370XX
o A6300581 and lower
· Slash, 580XX
o A6252000 and lower
o K01054600 and lower (for Slash Unassembled Kit only)
o Serial numbers in series A04XXXXX are not affected
· Drag Slash 94076-4
o A6336152 and lower
Traxxas 4wd Electric models with 5552X friction pads:
· Stampede 4x4 & Telluride, 670XX
o A6171233 and lower
o D21003210 and lower (for Stampede 4X4 Unassembled Kit only) –
o Serial numbers in series A04XXXXX are not affected
· Slash 4x4, 680XX
o A6355532 and lower
o Serial numbers in series A04XXXXX are not affected
· Rally VXL, 7407X
o All models
o Serial numbers in series A04XXXXX are not affected.
· E-Revo and Summit, 560XX
o All models with brushed motors
o Brushless model 5608 only; all other brushless models (2010 and later) are not affected.
· E-Maxx, 390XX
o All models with brushed motors
o Brushless model 3908 only; all other brushless models (2010 and later) are not affected.
Traxxas Electric models with 7152 slipper clutch pad:
· 1/16 Slash 4x4, 700XX
o A6256500 and lower
· 1/16 E-Revo, 710XX
o A6270090 and lower
· 1/16 Summit, 720XX
o A6294440 and lower
· 1/16 Rally, Mustang, Nastruck, Fiesta 73XX
o All models
· Ford Fiesta ST Rally, 740XX
o A6312162 and lower
· Telluride, 67044 –
o All models
Traxxas Nitro models with 5352X friction pads, 5365 brake pads, and/or 5564 brake disc:
· Jato, 550XX and 5510
o C22012413 and lower
· Slayer, 590XX
o C23000440 and lower
· T-Maxx, 490XX (excludes T-Maxx Classic 491XX)
o C2300788 and lower
· Revo, 530XX
o C23001740 and lower
Kits and Separate Parts affected:
· 5352X Rebuild kit, slipper clutch (steel disc/ friction pads (3)/ spring (1)/ 2x9.8mm pin/ 5x8mm MW/ 5.0mm NL (1)/ 4.0mm NL (1))
· 5552X Rebuild kit, slipper clutch (steel disc/ friction pads (3)/ spring (2)/ pin/ 4.0mm NL (1)/ 5.0mm NL (1))
· 6878 Slipper clutch, complete (for Slash 4x4)
· 3695 Transmission, complete (fits 1/10-scale 2WD Rustler®, Bandit®, Stampede®, Slash®)
· 4983 Transmission, complete (fits T-Maxx® 3.3)
· 5491 Transmission, complete (fits Revo® 3.3)
· 5691 Transmission, complete (fits Summit (2-speed))
· 9495 Pro Series Magnum 272Râ„¢ Transmission, complete (assembled) (fits 1/10-scale 2WD Rustler®, Bandit®, Stampede®, Slash®)
· 5351X T-Maxx® Torque Control Slipper Upgrade Kit (fits first generation T-Maxx® transmission, w/o Optidrive®) (patent pending)
· 5352 Rebuild kit, slipper clutch (steel disc/ friction pads (3)/ spring/ 2x9.8mm pin/ 5x8mm MW/ 5.0mm NL)
· 5552 Rebuild kit, slipper clutch (steel disc/ friction pads (3)/ spring/ pin/ 4.0mm NL)
· 7152 Slipper clutch, complete (includes slipper clutch hub, clutch pad, spring, 3.0mm NL, 1.5x6mm pin)
· 6766 Gear clutch, complete (high stall)
· 7095 Transmission, complete (fits 1/16-scale brushed models)
· 7096 Transmission, complete (fits 1/16-scale VXL models)
· 5365 Brake pad set (inner and outer calipers with bonded friction material)
· 4983 Transmission, complete (fits T-Maxx® 3.3)
· 5491 Transmission, complete (fits Revo® 3.3)
· 5564 Brake disc (semi-metallic material)
· 5417 Brake kit (dual disc rear for Revo®) (Requires center differential kit, part 5414)
· Not affected Products shipped with a USB-C charger in the box and model numbers ending with “-8” are NOT affected.
Not affected
Products shipped with a USB-C charger in the box and model numbers ending with “-8” are NOT affected.