2015–2016 Cheetah Bridgemaster Chassis, 2016 Cheetah Curtainside Flatbed, 2015–2016 Cheetah Extendable Chassis and 3 other models Recall: These trailers are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves…
NHTSA campaign 16V474000 · Parking Brake · filed Jun 28, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The 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.
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
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.
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
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Other campaigns involving Cheetah vehicles
- 2023 Cheetah 7235SNFSX and 2 other models — Tandemloc twist lock handles may separate from the trailer…
- 2010–2014 Cheetah 20-40 FT Maximizer — In the affected trailers, the weld joining the locator…
- 2013–2014 Cheetah Chassis/trailer and 2 other models — Affected products were manufactured September 5, 2012…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V474000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.