Cheetah Extendable Chassis, Bridgemaster Chassis +4 more: Parking brake

Affects Cheetah Extendable Chassis, Bridgemaster Chassis, Curtainside Flatbed, Gooseneck Chassis, Straight Frame Chassis, Flatbed Trailer · 2014–2016 — about 289 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational