Cheetah 20-40 FT Maximizer (2010-2014): Structure
Recall 13V501000 · Oct 17, 2013 · Cheetah Chassis Corporation
254
vehicles affected
254
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V501000
- Date
- Oct 17, 2013
- Maker
- Cheetah Chassis Corporation
- Units affected
- 254
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure
- Model years
- 2010-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Falls
What is wrong
Cheetah Chassis Corporation (Cheetah) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 20-40 Maximizer trailers manufactured September 14, 2009, through October 3, 2013. In the affected trailers, the weld joining the locator pin's shaft and collar may fail leading to a separation of the locating pin's shaft and collar.
What can happen
As a result, the vehicle's suspension section may become separated during the repositioning procedure and cause injury to those in close proximity to the vehicle. Additionally, the parts may separate from the vehicle and fall onto the roadway while the vehicle is in operation, which could result in serious injury to other motorists or property damage to other vehicles.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Cheetah will notify owners and pay for installation of new locating pin assemblies that it will supply, free of charge. The recall began on November 22, 2013. Owners may contact Cheetah Chassis at 1-704-436-2590.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Cheetah | 20-40 FT Maximizer | 2010-2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V501000?
1 model: Cheetah 20-40 FT Maximizer (2010-2014), about 254 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V501000?
Cheetah will notify owners and pay for installation of new locating pin assemblies that it will supply, free of charge. The recall began on November 22, 2013. Owners may contact Cheetah Chassis at 1-704-436-2590.
What can happen?
As a result, the vehicle's suspension section may become separated during the repositioning procedure and cause injury to those in close proximity to the vehicle. Additionally, the parts may separate from the vehicle and fall onto the roadway while the vehicle is in operation, which could result in serious injury to.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.