Evans recall: Service brakes, air
What is wrong
John Evans Manufacturing Co. (John Evans) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Flatbed trailers. The air brake diaphragm on these vehicles may degrade and allow the brake system air to leak from the quick release valve causing the emergency brakes to engage.
What could happen
Partial or full application of the emergency brakes can cause the wheel-end to overheat or a drag slowing or stopping the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
John Evans will notify owners, and service centers will install heavy duty diaphragms in the quick release valves, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2017. Owners may contact John Evans customer service at 1-704-436-2590.
Vehicles covered
- Evans Flatbed Trailer 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V632000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- John Evans Manufacturing Co.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 6, 2017
- Owners notified
- Nov 20, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 7
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 1, 2016 to Apr 4, 2017
- Part
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Quick release valve
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.