1989 MIDLAND 3155990 Recall

Campaign:
89E036000 on 01/03/1990
Component:
Service brakes, air:controls:foot control
Manufactured:
03/31/1989 - 08/31/1989
Affected:
22,000
Defect:
Hydrogen embrittlement of screws used to hold together valve body causes the screws to break off under stress.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
Manufacturer will replace valves with different body screws.
Notes:
System: air brake valves.vehicle description: trailer, semi.

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