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
12361X
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