JOHN EVANS CHEETAH TANDEM FLATBED 2016: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V470000

Make Model Year
JOHN EVANS CHEETAH TANDEM FLATBED 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-07-06 2016-06-27 2016-06-27

Production Dates: 2015-07-29 - 2015-08-06

Manufacturers Involved: John Evans Mfg.

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.

Remedy

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.

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.