Midland 12352X (1989) – 89E036000

Defect Description For Recall

Hydrogen Embrittlement Of Screws Used To Hold Together Valve Body Causes The Screws To Break Off Under Stress.

Make Of Vehicle

MIDLAND

Model Of Vehicle

12352X

Year

1989

Recall Campaign Number

89E036000

Component Description

Service Brakes, Air:Controls:Foot Control

Effect Of Defect

The Loss Of Brake Valve Integrity Could Cause An Increasein Stopping Distance, Or Loss Of Braking Control In Affected Trailers. Eithercondition Could Cause An Accident.

Fix Defect

Manufacturer Will Replace Valves With Different Body Screws.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Midland Brake, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

19890401

End Of Manufacture

19890901

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

22000

Date Owners Notified

19900118

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Midland Internat. Corp.

Date Report Received

19891229

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard