NHTSA recall 87E036000 · Equipment
Service brakes, air › Controls › Hand control/valve
Reported Dec 4, 19871,228 vehicles affectedMIDLAND BRAKE, INC.Built Apr 1, 1987 – Nov 1, 1987
The defect
Abnormal action of twisting the valve knobs can cause interference with normal valve operation.
The risk
The above interference prohibits the piston in the valvefrom performing its automatic function in case of either a loss of air pressurein the trailer system or a trailer break away and prevents the valve from beingoperated manually.
The remedy
Manufacturer will furnish new replacement and reimburse for installation up to $22.50.