NHTSA Recall 13V204000: Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)
John Evans Manufacturing Co. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 380 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Cheetah Chassis/trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V204000 |
|---|---|
| Component | WHEELS › LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS |
| Report received | May 15, 2013 |
| Owner notification | May 30, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
John Evans Manufacturing Co. (John Evans) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 chassis and trailers; model year 2013-2014 remanufactured chassis and trailers, and model year 2013-2014 Cheetah Chassis and trailers. The affected products were manufactured September 5, 2012, through April 19, 2013. The wheel lug nuts may not be properly torqued.
Safety risk
Insufficient torque on the wheel lug nuts could lead to separation of the wheels from the chassis or trailer, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
John Evans will notify owners, and dealers will inspect each trailer. The affected trailers will have the lug nuts re-torqued, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2013. Owners may contact John Evans customer service at 1-803-436-3102.
Notes
Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V204000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cheetah Chassis/trailer | 2013, 2014 |
| John Evans Chassis/trailer | 2013, 2014 |
| John Evans Rmfd Chassis/trailer | 2013, 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.