CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Cheetah trailers are equipped with Bendix SR5 spring brake valves that may have been improperly machined. This can delay the spring brakes from applying when the trailer is parked, so the trailer may not hold as intended.
If the spring brakes engage late, the trailer could roll away after it has been uncoupled from the tractor. This raises the risk of a crash or injury.
Cheetah will contact owners and provide a free remedy kit with instructions to repair any affected SR5 relay valves. You can contact the Cheetah Customer Service Department at 1-570-752-2709. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is included.
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