Midland Brake, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #89E004000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 89E004000 by Midland Brake, Inc.. Includes 4,809 affected units, BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Hydrogen embrittlement of the screws used to hold together sections of the valve body. this condition causes the heads of the screws to break off under stress.

Corrective Action

Screws will be replaced with a phosphate and oil treated screw rather than an electro deposited plating. the drive heads will be changed from square drive to a torx head screw.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 89E004000

Manufacturer: Midland Brake, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1989-03-01T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:air systems

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 4,809

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Hydrogen embrittlement of the screws used to hold together sections of the valve body. this condition causes the heads of the screws to break off under stress.

Consequence Summary: The loss of the screw heads allows the valve to comeapart and causes loss of braking ability, which could result in an accident.

Corrective Action: Screws will be replaced with a phosphate and oil treated screw rather than an electro deposited plating. the drive heads will be changed from square drive to a torx head screw.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-e3q9-yrk4-feax

NHTSA ID: 89E004000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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