Cheetah 20-40 Ft Maximizer (2010) – 13V501000

Defect Description For Recall

Cheetah Chassis Corporation (Cheetah) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010-2014 20-40 Maximizer Trailers Manufactured September 14, 2009, Through October 3, 2013. In The Affected Trailers, The Weld Joining The Locator Pin’S Shaft And Collar May Fail Leading To A Separation Of The Locating Pin’S Shaft And Collar.

Make Of Vehicle

CHEETAH

Model Of Vehicle

20-40 FT MAXIMIZER

Year

2010

Recall Campaign Number

13V501000

Component Description

Structure

Effect Of Defect

As A Result, The Vehicle’S Suspension SeCTIon May Become Separated During The Repositioning Procedure And Cause Injury To Those In Close Proximity To The Vehicle. Additionally, The Parts May Separate From The Vehicle And Fall Onto The Roadway While The Vehicle Is In Operation, Which Could Result In Serious Injury To Other Motorists Or Property Damage To Other Vehicles.

Fix Defect

Cheetah Will Notify Owners And Pay For Installation Of New Locating Pin Assemblies That It Will Supply, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On November 22, 2013. Owners May Contact Cheetah Chassis At 1-704-436-2590.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Cheetah Chassis Corporation

Start Of Manufacture

20090914

End Of Manufacture

20131003

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

254

Date Owners Notified

20131122

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Cheetah Chassis Corporation

Date Report Received

20131017

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard