Safety Recall NHTSA · 92E008000 Reported April 1, 1992

Brakes:air systems

Q: What is recall 92E008000?

NHTSA recall 92E008000 was issued by Midland Brake, Inc. on April 1, 1992. It addresses: Brakes:air systems. The recall affects approximately 23,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Midland Brake, Inc. · N/A · 23,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

92E008000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Midland Brake, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

23,000

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

April 1, 1992

Defect Summary

There is an interference fit between the valve cover bore and the valve piston. This interference fit situation has been aggravated by liquid contamination within the air system which has caused the piston to swell and stick (seize) in the cylinder bore.

Safety Consequence

Piston seizure causes the brakes to drag which couldproduce sufficient heat to result in tire fires.

Corrective Action

Remove and replace the defective relay valve.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Midland Brake, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 92E008000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 92E008000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 92E008000?

NHTSA recall 92E008000 was issued by Midland Brake, Inc. on April 1, 1992. It addresses: Brakes:air systems. The recall affects approximately 23,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Midland Brake, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 92E008000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.