Evans Flatbed Trailer: Service brakes — quick release valve

Affects Evans Flatbed Trailer · 2017–2018 — about 7 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

John Evans 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 John Evans 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