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NHTSA Recall 13V501000: Structure

Cheetah Chassis Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 254 vehicles. It affects 2010–2014 Cheetah 20-40 FT Maximizer.

254
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2013
owners notified (November 22)
NHTSA campaign13V501000
ComponentSTRUCTURE
Report receivedOctober 17, 2013
Owner notificationNovember 22, 2013
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 13V501000

Make and modelModel years
Cheetah 20-40 FT Maximizer2010, 2011, 2012, 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.