NHTSA Recall 16V474000: Parking brake
Cheetah Chassis Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 289 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Cheetah Bridgemaster Chassis.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V474000 |
|---|---|
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | June 28, 2016 |
| Owner notification | August 22, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Cheetah Chassis Corporation (Cheetah) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tandem Axle Extendable Chassis trailers, 2015-2016 Tandem Axle and Single Axle Straight Frame Chassis trailers, 2014-2016 Tandem Axle Gooseneck Chassis trailers, 2015 Tandem Axle Flatbed trailers, 2015-2016 Tridem Axle Bridgemaster Chassis trailers and 2016 Tandem Axle Curtain side Flatbed trailers. These trailers are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves which may have been improperly machined which could cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Safety risk
If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Cheetah will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Cheetah Customer Service Department at 1-570-752-2709.
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 16V474000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cheetah Bridgemaster Chassis | 2015, 2016 |
| Cheetah Curtainside Flatbed | 2016 |
| Cheetah Extendable Chassis | 2015, 2016 |
| Cheetah Flatbed Trailer | 2015 |
| Cheetah Gooseneck Chassis | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Cheetah Straight Frame Chassis | 2015, 2016 |
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.