Recall 16V474000: 2015–2016 Cheetah Bridgemaster Chassis, 2016 Cheetah Curtainside Flatbed, 2015–2016 Cheetah Extendable Chassis +3 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jun 28, 2016
Vehicles affected
289
Models
6
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

The fix

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.

Notes

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2015 Cheetah Bridgemaster Chassis
  • 2016 Cheetah Bridgemaster Chassis
  • 2016 Cheetah Curtainside Flatbed
  • 2015 Cheetah Extendable Chassis
  • 2016 Cheetah Extendable Chassis
  • 2015 Cheetah Flatbed Trailer
  • 2014 Cheetah Gooseneck Chassis
  • 2015 Cheetah Gooseneck Chassis
  • 2016 Cheetah Gooseneck Chassis
  • 2015 Cheetah Straight Frame Chassis
  • 2016 Cheetah Straight Frame Chassis

Details

NHTSA campaign
16V474000
Manufacturer
Cheetah Chassis Corporation
Owner letters
Aug 22, 2016
Components
Parking brake (Brakes)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology