PARKING BRAKE
Published June 28, 2016 · Recall initiated: June 28, 2016
What's the hazard
Cheetah Chassis Corporation (Cheetah) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tandem Axle Extendable Chassis trailers, 2015-2016 Tandem Axle and Single Axle Straight Frame Chassis trailers, 2014-2016 Tandem Axle Gooseneck Chassis trailers, 2015 Tandem Axle Flatbed trailers, 2015-2016 Tridem Axle Bridgemaster Chassis trailers and 2016 Tandem Axle Curtain side Flatbed trailers. These trailers are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves which may have been improperly machined which could cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
What to do
Cheetah will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Cheetah Customer Service Department at 1-570-752-2709.
Recall details
- Brand
- CHEETAH
- Model
- FLATBED TRAILER
- Manufacturer
- Cheetah Chassis Corporation
- Lot
- 2015 CHEETAH FLATBED TRAILER | 2015 CHEETAH EXTENDABLE CHASSIS | 2015 CHEETAH BRIDGEMASTER CHASSIS | 2016 CHEETAH CURTAINSIDE FLATBED | 2016 CHEETAH EXTENDABLE CHASSIS | 2015 CHEETAH GOOSENECK CHASSIS | 2016 CHEETAH STRAIGHT FRAME CHASSIS | 2016 CHEETAH BRIDGEMASTER CHASSIS | 2015 CHEETAH STRAIGHT FRAME CHASSIS | 2014 CHEETAH GOOSENECK CHASSIS | 2016 CHEETAH GOOSENECK CHASSIS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US