Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEETAH
Model Of Vehicle
BRIDGEMASTER CHASSIS
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
16V474000
Component Description
Parking Brake
Effect Of Defect
If There Is A Delay Of The Spring Brake Application, The Trailer May Roll Away After It Has Decoupled From The Tractor, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash Or Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cheetah Chassis Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20140226
End Of Manufacture
20150808
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
289
Date Owners Notified
20160822
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cheetah Chassis Corporation
Date Report Received
20160628