The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V470000·Announced 2016-06-27

John Evans Recalls 2016 Cheetah Flatbeds Due to Brake Drag Risk

John Evans is recalling 2016 Cheetah tandem flatbed trailers because a defective brake actuator may cause brake drag, potentially leading to a wheel end fire.

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 (brake system) that may result in a fire, meeting the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating due to significant injury/property-damage potential.

Plain-English summary

John Evans Mfg. is recalling certain 2016 Cheetah tandem axle flatbed trailers manufactured between July 29, 2015, and August 6, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with specific Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators that may have an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.

The defect may cause the brakes to drag, which can result in a wheel end fire. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specified model year and manufacturing date range.

John Evans will notify owners, and authorized service centers will replace the actuators free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2016. Owners can contact John Evans customer service at 1-803-436-3100 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JOHN EVANS CHEETAH TANDEM FLATBED
Brand
JOHN EVANS
Manufacturer
John Evans Mfg.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
2

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 (1)

  • CHEETAH TANDEM FLATBED

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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