Defect Description For Recall
John Evans Manufacturing Co. (John Evans) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2014 Chassis And Trailers; Model Year 2013-2014 Remanufactured Chassis And Trailers, And Model Year 2013-2014 Cheetah Chassis And Trailers. The Affected Products Were Manufactured September 5, 2012, Through April 19, 2013. The Wheel Lug Nuts May Not Be Properly Torqued.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEETAH
Model Of Vehicle
CHASSIS/TRAILER
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
13V204000
Component Description
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts
Effect Of Defect
Insufficient Torque On The Wheel Lug Nuts Could Lead To Separation Of The Wheels From The Chassis Or Trailer, Which May Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
John Evans Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect Each Trailer. The Affected Trailers Will Have The Lug Nuts Re-Torqued, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 30, 2013. Owners May Contact John Evans Customer Service At 1-803-436-3102.
Vehicle Manufacturer
John Evans Manufacturing Co.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
380
Date Owners Notified
20130530
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
John Evans Manufacturing Co.
Date Report Received
20130515