Wheel lug nuts may loosen
Defect Summary
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.
Safety 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.
Corrective Action
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.
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Other recalls from John Evans Manufacturing Co. or involving Wheels.
FAQ: Recall 13V204000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V204000?
NHTSA recall 13V204000 was issued by John Evans Manufacturing Co. on May 15, 2013. It addresses: Wheel lug nuts may loosen. The recall affects approximately 380 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized John Evans Manufacturing Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V204000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.