OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
89E036000
Service Brakes, Air:controls:foot Control/valve
Reported Dec 29, 1989 · MIDLAND BRAKE, INC.
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.
Notes
SYSTEM: AIR BRAKE VALVES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILER, SEMI.
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