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NHTSA recall 92E008000 · Equipment

Service brakes, air

Reported Apr 1, 199223,000 vehicles affectedMIDLAND BRAKE, INC.Built Jan 1, 1991 – Dec 1, 1991

The defect

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.

The risk

Piston seizure causes the brakes to drag which couldproduce sufficient heat to result in tire fires.

The remedy

Remove and replace the defective relay valve.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

System: air brakes.equipment description: RG-5 relay valve; part numbers: n-30110, n-30110-a,n-30110-ba, kn-28550 and kn-28551 having date codes between 011K and 491k.note: if at any time there IS a question whether or not the valve IS functioningproperly, replace it or deadline vehicle and contact midland technical servicefor assistance (1-800-643-2374).