Recall 07V210000: Cheetah chassis corporation

Report received

May 16, 2007

Manufacturer

Cheetah chassis corporation

Potentially affected

1,012vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain semi-trailers, during manufacture, some of the pipe fittings were drilled too deep, resulting in a thin wall in the male pipe thread. The male pipe thread may break off during or after assembly.

Possible consequence

If the fitting fails while in use, the air brake system could depressurize, causing the brakes to engage suddenly, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Cheetah chassis is working with brasscraft to replace the defective fitting free of charge (please see 06e082). The recall is expected to begin during may 2007. Owners may contact brasscraft at 248-305-6000 or cheetah chassis at 570-752-2709.