2016 John Evans Cheetah Tandem Flatbed recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V470000
- Manufacturer
- John Evans Mfg.
- Vehicles affected
- 2
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Owner phone
- 1-803-436-3100
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 6, 2016
- Built
- Jul 29, 2015 – Aug 6, 2015
- Recall started by
- ODI
- 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.