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