NHTSA recall 89E036000 · Equipment
Service brakes, air › Controls › Foot control/valve
Midland 12350 and 11 more
Reported Dec 29, 198922,000 vehicles affectedMIDLAND BRAKE, INC.Built Apr 1, 1989 – Sep 1, 1989
The defect
Hydrogen embrittlement of screws used to hold together valve body causes the screws to break off under stress.
The risk
The loss of brake valve integrity could cause an increasein stopping distance, or loss of braking control in affected trailers. Eithercondition could cause an accident.
The remedy
Manufacturer will replace valves with different body screws.