Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Maxibrake I Actuators, Type 20, Type 24, Type 30, And Type 36. These Brake Actuators Do Not Have An Overstroke Indicator. This Does Not Comply With The Requirements Of Fmvss No. 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
MIDLAND BRAKE
Model Of Vehicle
MIDLAND BRAKE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
98E004000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Lead To Reduced Brake Output If The Brakes Or Not Properly Adjusted Or When It Is Used Without An Automatic Brake Adjusting Mechanism.
Fix Defect
Midland Will Provide Owners With A Modification Kit Which Will Make The Brake System Compliant.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Midland Brake, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19941001
End Of Manufacture
19980128
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
31626
Date Owners Notified
19980415
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Midland Internat. Corp.
Date Report Received
19980218
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121