Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V501000 Reported October 17, 2013

Weld fracture at locating pins

Cheetah Chassis Corporation · N/A · 254 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V501000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Cheetah Chassis Corporation
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
254
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 17, 2013
Completion Rate
90.94

Defect Summary

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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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 you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Cheetah Chassis Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 13V501000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V501000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V501000?

NHTSA recall 13V501000 was issued by Cheetah Chassis Corporation on October 17, 2013. It addresses: Weld fracture at locating pins. The recall affects approximately 254 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cheetah Chassis Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V501000 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.