Cheetah 20-40 Ft Maximizer, model years 2010 to 2014. Filed by Cheetah Chassis Corporation and reported to NHTSA on 17 October 2013. 254 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says 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.
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 13V501 cover?
- Cheetah 20-40 Ft Maximizer, model years 2010-2014.
- What is wrong with them?
- Cheetah Chassis Corporation (Cheetah) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 20-40 Maximizer trailers manufactured September 14, 2009, through October 3, 2013.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- 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.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. 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.
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.
Answered from the register this site holds. NHTSA is the record to act on.
What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “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 roadw…”
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in the notice
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| Campaign | 13V501 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | Cheetah Chassis Corporation |
| System at fault | Structure |
| Reported to NHTSA | 17 October 2013 |
| Model years | 2010-2014 |
| Vehicles named | CHEETAH 20-40 FT MAXIMIZER |
What the notice says today
The consequence
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.
The 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.
What it said before
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This is one of 901 notices in the record whose component field names structure. Across that group the median wait before owners were written to was 42 days.
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CarsMultiverse, recall 13V501, wording as read on 17 September 2026. https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/13v501/
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Other Cheetah notices we hold
- 22V518: 2023 7400GNFF0, 7235SNFSX, and 8400GNFF0 trailers
- 17V630: 2017-2018 Bridgemaster, 2017 Extendable and 2017-2018 Maximizer, Tank, Gooseneck, and Heavy Duty trailer chassis
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