MIDLAND ROSS UNSPECIFIED 9999: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77E026000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MIDLAND ROSS | UNSPECIFIED | NO YEAR |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1977-11-04 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: MIDLAND INTERNAT. CORP.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 67
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE "O" RING SEAL WHICH THE CHECK VALVE SEALS ON IN THE POWER PISTON OF THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER MAY FAIL. THIS FAILURE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE HOLDING CAPABILITY BUT WILL NOT AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SERVICE BRAKES.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING UNIT WITH A NEW ONE, WHEN AVAILABLE, OR REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE.
VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAGUARD OPERATIONAL HOLDING BRAKE, MODEL C-4703.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED USE OF THE OPERATIONAL HOLDING BRAKE COULDRESULT IN FAILURE OF THE UNIT, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: OWNER IS WARNED TO DISCONTINUE USING THE HOLDING BRAKE.
