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SevereNHTSA·17V630000·Announced 2017-10-05

Cheetah Trailer Chassis Recalled for Air Brake Diaphragm Defect

Cheetah Chassis Corporation is recalling specific 2017-2018 trailer chassis models because air brake diaphragms may degrade, causing emergency brakes to engage unexpectedly.

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 in the braking system that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Cheetah Chassis Corporation is recalling certain 2017-2018 Bridgemaster, 2017 Extendable, and 2017-2018 Maximizer, Tank, Gooseneck, and Heavy Duty trailer chassis. The recall involves 508 units. The defect is located in the air brake system, specifically the diaphragm on the quick release valve.

The air brake diaphragm may degrade over time, allowing air to leak from the quick release valve. This leakage can cause the emergency brakes to engage partially or fully. Such engagement can lead to wheel-end overheating or a drag that slows or stops the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact Cheetah customer service at 1-704-436-2590 to schedule a repair. Service centers will install heavy-duty diaphragms in the quick release valves free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2017. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHEETAH MAXIMIZER CHASSIS, TANK CHASSIS, BRIDGEMASTER CHASSIS, EXTENDABLE CHASSIS
Brand
CHEETAH
Manufacturer
Cheetah Chassis Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
508

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 (6)

  • MAXIMIZER CHASSIS
  • TANK CHASSIS
  • BRIDGEMASTER CHASSIS
  • EXTENDABLE CHASSIS
  • GOOSENECK CHASSIS
  • HEAVY DUTY CHASSIS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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