Cheetah Maximizer Chassis, Tank Chassis +4 more: Service brakes — quick release valve

Affects Cheetah Maximizer Chassis, Tank Chassis, Bridgemaster Chassis, Extendable Chassis, Gooseneck Chassis, Heavy Duty Chassis · 2017–2018 — about 508 vehicles.

The hazard

Partial or full application of the emergency brakes can cause the wheel-end to overheat or a drag slowing or stopping the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Cheetah will notify owners, and service centers will install heavy duty diaphragms in the quick release valves, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2017. Owners may contact Cheetah customer service at 1-704-436-2590.

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