2013 JOHN EVANS CHASSIS/TRAILER Recall

Campaign:: 13V204000 on 05/16/2013
Component:: Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Affected:: 380
Defect:: John evans manufacturing co. (john evans) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 chassis and trailers; model year 2013-2014 remanufactured chassis and trailers, and model year 2013-2014 cheetah chassis and trailers. the affected products were manufactured september 5, 2012, through april 19, 2013. the wheel lug nuts may not be properly torqued.
Consequence:: Insufficient torque on the wheel lug nuts could lead to separation of the wheels from the chassis or trailer, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:: John evans will notify owners, and dealers will inspect each trailer. the affected trailers will have the lug nuts re-torqued, free of charge. the recall began on may 30, 2013. owners may contact john evans customer service at 1-803-436-3102.
Notes:: Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.