1997 DITCH WITCH S5A RECALL - #98V086000
RECALL FOR WHEELS : RIM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WHEELS THAT ARE STAMPED WITH "T16X16K DOT 0496 RUDEVECA." THE WHEEL CENTER TO RIM WELDS HAVE FAILED, CAUSING THE RIM TO BREAK LOOSE FROM THE WHEEL CENTER.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 DITCH WITCH S5A |
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| Manufacturer |
CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1996 - 3/31/1997 |
| Recalled on |
4/30/1998 |
| Influenced by |
CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/17/1998 |
| # Affected |
820 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:RIM |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WHEELS THAT ARE STAMPED WITH "T16X16K DOT 0496 RUDEVECA." THE WHEEL CENTER TO RIM WELDS HAVE FAILED, CAUSING THE RIM TO BREAK LOOSE FROM THE WHEEL CENTER. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 17,1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHARLES MACHINE AT 1-580-336-3591.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1997 DITCH WITCH S5A Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1997 DITCH WITCH S5A Recall for WHEELS
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