MIDLAND BRAKE, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1989

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by MIDLAND BRAKE, INC. in 1989. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 29, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:VALVE:FOOT CONTROL

HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT OF SCREWS USED TO HOLD TOGETHER VALVE BODY CAUSES THE SCREWS TO BREAK OFF UNDER STRESS.

NHTSA ID: 89E036000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 22,000

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE VALVES WITH DIFFERENT BODY SCREWS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 1, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS

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.

NHTSA ID: 89E004000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 4,809

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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