The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V632000·Announced 2017-10-06

John Evans Recalls 2017-2018 Flatbed Trailers Due to Brake Defect

John Evans is recalling 2017-2018 Flatbed trailers because air brake diaphragms may degrade, causing emergency brakes to engage and increasing 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 in the braking system that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

John Evans Manufacturing Co. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Flatbed trailers. The recall addresses a defect in the air brake system where the diaphragm may degrade. This degradation allows air to leak from the quick release valve, which can cause the emergency brakes to engage partially or fully.

The engagement of emergency brakes can cause the wheel-end to overheat or create a drag that slows or stops the vehicle. These conditions increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on November 20, 2017.

Owners should contact John Evans 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. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EVANS FLATBED TRAILER
Brand
EVANS
Manufacturer
John Evans Manufacturing Co.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
7

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)

  • FLATBED TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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