John Evans Recalls 2013-2014 Chassis and Trailers for Lug Nut Torque Defect
John Evans is recalling 380 model year 2013-2014 chassis and trailers because wheel lug nuts may not be properly torqued, posing a crash risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel separation) that may increase the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.
Plain-English summary
John Evans Manufacturing Co. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 chassis and trailers, including remanufactured units and Cheetah Chassis models. The affected products were manufactured between September 5, 2012, and April 19, 2013. This recall involves 380 units.
The defect involves wheel lug nuts that may not be properly torqued. Insufficient torque on these components could lead to the separation of the wheels from the chassis or trailer, which may increase the risk of a crash.
John Evans will notify owners, and dealers will inspect each trailer. The affected trailers will have the lug nuts re-torqued free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2013. Owners may contact John Evans customer service at 1-803-436-3102 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- JOHN EVANS, CHEETAH RMFD CHASSIS/TRAILER, CHASSIS/TRAILER
- Brand
- JOHN EVANS
- Manufacturer
- John Evans Manufacturing Co.
- Category
- Vehicle — Chassis/Trailer
- Affected units
- 380
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- RMFD CHASSIS/TRAILER
- CHASSIS/TRAILER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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