Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Semi-Trailers, During Manufacture, Some Of The Pipe Fittings Were Drilled Too Deep, Resulting In A Thin Wall In The Male Pipe Thread. The Male Pipe Thread May Break Off During Or After Assembly.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEETAH
Model Of Vehicle
CONTAINER CHASSIS
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
07V210000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
If The Fitting Fails While In Use, The Air Brake System Could Depressurize, Causing The Brakes To Engage Suddenly, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Cheetah Chassis Is Working With Brasscraft To Replace The DefeCTIve Fitting Free Of Charge (Please See 06E082). The Recall Is Expected To Begin During May 2007. Owners May Contact Brasscraft At 248-305-6000 Or Cheetah Chassis At 570-752-2709.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cheetah Chassis Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20060623
End Of Manufacture
20060831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1012
Date Owners Notified
20070426
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cheetah Chassis Corporation
Date Report Received
20070516