Service brakes, airRecall 16V-470 · 2016 John Evans Cheetah Tandem Flatbed
John Evans Mfg. recall 16V-470 covers 2 2016 John Evans Cheetah Tandem Flatbed for a service brakes, air problem, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V470000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
John Evans Mfg. (John Evans) is recalling certain 2016 Cheetah tandem axle flatbed trailers manufactured July 29, 2015, to August 6, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
The risk
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
The fix
John Evans will notify owners, and service centers will replace the actuators, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2016. Owners may contact John Evans customer service at 1-803-436-3100.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 29, 2015 to August 6, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Improperly Seated Brake DiaphragmNHTSA