2016 John Evans Cheetah Tandem Flatbed Recall: Affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated…
NHTSA campaign 16V470000 · Service Brakes, Air · filed Jun 27, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
John Evans Mfg. (John Evans) is recalling certain 2016 Cheetah tandem axle flatbed trailers manufactured July 29, 2015, to August 6, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
The risk
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
John Evans will notify owners, and service centers will replace the actuators, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2016. Owners may contact John Evans customer service at 1-803-436-3100.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| John Evans | Cheetah Tandem Flatbed | 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V470000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.