Defect Description For Recall
The Air Dryer Of The Air Brake System Collects Water Which Can Freeze, Causing The High Pressure Relief Valve Not To Open During An Overpressure Condition And Block The Air Line From The Dryer To The Air Brake System. If This Condition Exists And If Overpressure Of Over 1500 Psi Occurs, The Air Dryer Housing Or The Dessicant Cartridge May Explode. Also, A Manufacturing Process Causes An Early Fatigue Failure Of The Dessicant Cartridge.
Make Of Vehicle
MIDLAND
Model Of Vehicle
AIR DRYER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
94E005000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Should The Air Dryer System Explode, It Could Result Ininjuries To Persons Near The System.
Fix Defect
A Modification Kit Or Replacement Pap Air Dryer Will Be Provided To Customers.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Midland-Grau
Start Of Manufacture
19920801
End Of Manufacture
19940601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
45000
Date Owners Notified
19940315
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Midland Internat. Corp.
Date Report Received
19940308