Recall 16V474 covers 289 2014-2016 Cheetah chassis and flatbed trailers for delayed SR-5 spring brake application. Cheetah provides a free remedy kit.
Cheetah is recalling 289 2014-2016 Flatbed Trailer, Extendable Chassis, Bridgemaster Chassis, Curtainside Flatbed, Gooseneck Chassis, and Straight Frame Chassis trailers because certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves can delay spring brake application while parking. A delayed spring brake application can let a trailer roll away after it is decoupled from the tractor, and the dealer repair will be free once Cheetah makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The parking brake system on the 2014-2016 Cheetah trailers uses a Bendix SR5 spring brake valve to control the spring brakes when the trailer is parked. In normal operation, that valve releases air pressure so the spring brakes apply and hold the trailer in place after the parking brake is set. The valve is part of the system that turns a parking command into brake force at the wheels.
On the affected trailers, the SR5 valve was improperly machined. That machining problem can slow the valve's response, so the spring brakes do not apply as quickly as designed while parking. The issue is not with the driver's parking command; it is with the valve that carries out that command. That delay means the trailer is not held as quickly as expected after the parking brake is set.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on a sound, light, or control feel to tell you the spring brake valve is not applying on time.
Who's affected?
Covers six Cheetah trailer and chassis models across the 2014-2016 model years, all tied to the parking brake.
| 2015 Cheetah Flatbed Trailer | Parking brake |
|---|---|
| 2015 Cheetah Extendable Chassis | Parking brake |
| 2015 Cheetah Bridgemaster Chassis | Parking brake |
| 2016 Cheetah Curtainside Flatbed | Parking brake |
| 2016 Cheetah Extendable Chassis | Parking brake |
| 2015 Cheetah Gooseneck Chassis | Parking brake |
| 2016 Cheetah Straight Frame Chassis | Parking brake |
| 2016 Cheetah Bridgemaster Chassis | Parking brake |
| 2015 Cheetah Straight Frame Chassis | Parking brake |
| 2014 Cheetah Gooseneck Chassis | Parking brake |
| 2016 Cheetah Gooseneck Chassis | Parking brake |
| Units affected | 289 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A delayed spring brake application can let a decoupled trailer roll away after separation from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Before moving or parking the trailer, confirm the brakes set as expected and schedule the repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Cheetah dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2016 Cheetah Flatbed Trailer, Extendable Chassis, Bridgemaster Chassis, Curtainside Flatbed, Gooseneck Chassis, or Straight Frame Chassis is included in this recall.
- Contact Cheetah customer service at 1-570-752-2709 to confirm the free SR-5 trailer relay valve remedy kit and instructions are available for your trailer.
- Reference recall number 16V474 when you call or request the repair kit.
- Repair the Bendix SR-5 spring brake valve with the Cheetah kit, which fixes the delayed parking-brake application that lets the trailer roll after decoupling.
- Secure the trailer before decoupling from the tractor until the SR-5 valve repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Cheetah's stated repair path is a remedy kit for affected Bendix SR-5 trailer relay valves. Once the remedy is available, Cheetah provides the kit and repair instructions free of charge so the valve issue can be corrected. Cheetah began contacting owners on August 22, 2016. Cheetah also has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related SR-5 relay valve repair before the recall notice. Contact Cheetah Customer Service Department at 1-570-752-2709 for the claim process and documentation requirements.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 28, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 22, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 22, 2016 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 22, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V474?
Recall 16V474 covers 289 2014-2016 Cheetah chassis and flatbed trailers equipped with Bendix SR-5 spring brake valves. An improperly machined valve can delay spring brake application while parking, which can let a decoupled trailer roll away. Cheetah provides a free repair kit with instructions.
What should I do if my 2014-2016 Cheetah trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V474. If it is, contact Cheetah customer service at 1-570-752-2709 and ask for the SR-5 trailer relay valve repair kit and instructions. The recall repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair at no cost, and Cheetah provides the remedy kit and instructions free of charge. Reference recall 16V474 when you contact Cheetah customer service or arrange the repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is trailer rollaway after the trailer has decoupled from the tractor. If the spring brakes apply late, the trailer can move when it should stay parked, which raises the risk of a crash or injury. Confirm your VIN and complete the free repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V474000 |
|---|---|
| Cheetah customer service | 1-570-752-2709 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V474 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V474000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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