Midland Brake Service Brakes, Air recall

Recalled February 18, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98E004000 · Midland Brake

Hazard

THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO REDUCED BRAKE OUTPUT IF THE BRAKES OR NOT PROPERLY ADJUSTED OR WHEN IT IS USED WITHOUT AN AUTOMATIC BRAKE ADJUSTING MECHANISM.

Remedy

MIDLAND WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A MODIFICATION KIT WHICH WILL MAKE THE BRAKE SYSTEM COMPLIANT.

Units

31,626 units

Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MAXIBRAKE I ACTUATORS, TYPE 20, TYPE 24, TYPE 30, AND TYPE 36. THESE BRAKE ACTUATORS DO NOT HAVE AN OVERSTROKE INDICATOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

What to do

MIDLAND WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A MODIFICATION KIT WHICH WILL MAKE THE BRAKE SYSTEM COMPLIANT.

Product

Midland Brake MIDLAND BRAKE

Manufacturer(s)

MIDLAND INTERNAT. CORP.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →