Midland Internat. Corp. | NHTSA Recall #94E005000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94E005000 by Midland Internat. Corp.. Includes 45,000 affected units, BRAKES:AIR DRYER, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The air dryer of the air brake system collects water which can freeze, causing the high pressure relief valve not to open during an overpressure condition and block the air line from the dryer to the air brake system. If this condition exists and if overpressure of over 1500 psi occurs, the air dryer housing or the dessicant cartridge may explode. Also, a manufacturing process causes an early fatigue failure of the dessicant cartridge.

Corrective Action

A modification kit or replacement pap air dryer will be provided to customers.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94E005000
Manufacturer: Midland Internat. Corp.
Report Received Date: 1994-03-08T00:00:00
Subject: Brakes:air dryer
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 45,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: The air dryer of the air brake system collects water which can freeze, causing the high pressure relief valve not to open during an overpressure condition and block the air line from the dryer to the air brake system. If this condition exists and if overpressure of over 1500 psi occurs, the air dryer housing or the dessicant cartridge may explode. Also, a manufacturing process causes an early fatigue failure of the dessicant cartridge.
Consequence Summary: Should the air dryer system explode, it could result ininjuries to persons near the system.
Corrective Action: A modification kit or replacement pap air dryer will be provided to customers.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 94E005000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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