Defect Description For Recall
There Is An Interference Fit Between The Valve Cover Bore And The Valve Piston. This Interference Fit Situation Has Been Aggravated By Liquid Contamination Within The Air System Which Has Caused The Piston To Swell And Stick (Seize) In The Cylinder Bore.
Make Of Vehicle
MIDLAND GRAU
Model Of Vehicle
AIR BRAKE RELAY VALVE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
92E008000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
Piston Seizure Causes The Brakes To Drag Which Couldproduce Sufficient Heat To Result In Tire Fires.
Fix Defect
Remove And Replace The DefeCTIve Relay Valve.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Midland Brake, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19910101
End Of Manufacture
19911201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
23000
Date Owners Notified
19920323
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Midland Internat. Corp.
Date Report Received
19920401