2017–2018 Evans Flatbed Trailer recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
John Evans Manufacturing Co. (John Evans) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Flatbed trailers. The air brake diaphragm on these vehicles may degrade and allow the brake system air to leak from the quick release valve causing the emergency brakes to engage.
💥 The risk
Partial or full application of the emergency brakes can cause the wheel-end to overheat or a drag slowing or stopping the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
John Evans will notify owners, and service centers will install heavy duty diaphragms in the quick release valves, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2017. Owners may contact John Evans customer service at 1-704-436-2590.
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
- 17V632000
- Manufacturer
- John Evans Manufacturing Co.
- Vehicles affected
- 7
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 20, 2017
- Built
- Dec 1, 2016 – Apr 4, 2017
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.