Defect Description For Recall
Hydrogen Embrittlement Of The Screws Used To Hold Together SeCTIons Of The Valve Body. This Condition Causes The Heads Of The Screws To Break Off Under Stress.
Make Of Vehicle
MIDLAND BRAKE
Model Of Vehicle
MIDLAND BRAKE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
89E004000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
The Loss Of The Screw Heads Allows The Valve To Comeapart And Causes Loss Of Braking Ability, Which Could Result In An Accident.
Fix Defect
Screws Will Be Replaced With A Phosphate And Oil Treated Screw Rather Than An Electro Deposited Plating. The Drive Heads Will Be Changed From Square Drive To A Torx Head Screw.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Midland Brake, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19880501
End Of Manufacture
19881001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
4809
Date Owners Notified
19890217
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Midland Internat. Corp.
Date Report Received
19890301