Cheetah Chassis Corporation | NHTSA Recall #16V474000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V474000 by Cheetah Chassis Corporation. Affecting 2015-2016 tandem axle extendable chassis trailers, 2015-2016 tandem axle and single axle straight frame chassis trailers, 2014-2016 tandem axle gooseneck chassis trailers, 2015 tandem axle flatbed trailers, 2015-2016 tridem axle bridgemaster chassis trailers and 2016 tandem axle curtain side flatbed trailers Includes 289 affected units, Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2015-2016 tandem axle extendable chassis trailers, 2015-2016 tandem axle and single axle straight frame chassis trailers, 2014-2016 tandem axle gooseneck chassis trailers, 2015 tandem axle flatbed trailers, 2015-2016 tridem axle bridgemaster chassis trailers and 2016 tandem axle curtain side flatbed trailers
Defect Summary
Cheetah chassis corporation (cheetah) is recalling certain 2015-2016 tandem axle extendable chassis trailers, 2015-2016 tandem axle and single axle straight frame chassis trailers, 2014-2016 tandem axle gooseneck chassis trailers, 2015 tandem axle flatbed trailers, 2015-2016 tridem axle bridgemaster chassis trailers and 2016 tandem axle curtain side flatbed trailers. these trailers are equipped with certain bendix sr5 spring brake valves which may have been improperly machined which could cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Corrective Action
Cheetah will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected sr-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. the recall began on august 22, 2016. owners may contact cheetah customer service department at 1-570-752-2709.