NHTSA recall 16V470000
Service brakes, air
John Evans Cheetah Tandem Flatbed
Reported Jun 27, 20162 vehicles affectedJohn Evans Mfg.Built Jul 29, 2015 – Aug 6, 2015
The defect
John Evans Mfg. (John Evans) is recalling certain 2016 Cheetah tandem axle flatbed trailers manufactured July 29, 2015, to August 6, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
The risk
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
The remedy
John Evans will notify owners, and service centers will replace the actuators, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2016. Owners may contact John Evans customer service at 1-803-436-3100.