Vehicle recall 16V470000 · June 27, 2016
2016 John Evans Cheetah Tandem Flatbed
The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- John Evans Mfg. (John Evans) is recalling certain 2016 Cheetah tandem axle flatbed trailers manufactured July 29, 2015, to August 6, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
- Consequence
- Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
- Remedy
- John Evans will notify owners, and service centers will replace the actuators, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2016. Owners may contact John Evans customer service at 1-803-436-3100.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V470000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 27, 2016
- Filed by
- John Evans Mfg.
- Owner notification
- July 6, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, air
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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