1996 DITCH WITCH S5A RECALL - #97V076000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS. INCORRECT SEALS WERE INSTALLED IN THE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.
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| Vehicle |
1996 DITCH WITCH S5A |
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| Manufacturer |
CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC |
| Manufactured between |
11/25/1996 - 1/14/1997 |
| Recalled on |
5/23/1997 |
| Influenced by |
CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC |
| Owners Notified on |
3/24/1997 |
| # Affected |
88 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS. INCORRECT SEALS WERE INSTALLED IN THE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. |
| Consequences |
THE INCORRECT SEAL CAN ALLOW GREASE TO LEAK ONTO THE BRAKES, REDUCING THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT SEALS IN THE WHEEL ASSSEMBLIES. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MAY 27, 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERS ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DITCH WITCH/CHARLES MACHINE AT 1-405-336-3591.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 DITCH WITCH S5A Recall for WHEELS, RIM
1996 DITCH WITCH S5A Recall for WHEELS
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