Safety Recall NHTSA · 94E005000 Reported March 8, 1994

Brakes:air dryer

Midland Internat. Corp. · Service Brakes, Air · 45,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
94E005000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Midland Internat. Corp.
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
45,000
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 8, 1994

Defect Summary

The air dryer of the air brake system collects water which can freeze, causing the high pressure relief valve not to open during an overpressure condition and block the air line from the dryer to the air brake system. If this condition exists and if overpressure of over 1500 psi occurs, the air dryer housing or the dessicant cartridge may explode. Also, a manufacturing process causes an early fatigue failure of the dessicant cartridge.

Safety Consequence

Should the air dryer system explode, it could result ininjuries to persons near the system.

Corrective Action

A modification kit or replacement pap air dryer will be provided to customers.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Midland Internat. Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 94E005000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 94E005000

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

What is recall 94E005000?

NHTSA recall 94E005000 was issued by Midland Internat. Corp. on March 8, 1994. It addresses: Brakes:air dryer. The recall affects approximately 45,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Midland Internat. Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 94E005000 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.