Recall
Midland 12350 — 89E036000
NHTSA ID
89E036000
Make
Midland
Model
12350
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1989-12-29
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
Units Affected
22,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE VALVES WITH DIFFERENT BODY SCREWS.