Ditch Witch Recall 98V086000: Wheels, Rim

NHTSA recall 98V086000 · announced April 24, 1998 · filed by Charles Machine Works Inc · 820 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1996 Ditch Witch S5a
• 1997 Ditch Witch S5a
• 1996 Ditch Witch S5a1
• 1997 Ditch Witch S5a1
• 1996 Ditch Witch S5a2
• 1997 Ditch Witch S5a2
• 1996 Ditch Witch T12ae
• 1997 Ditch Witch T12ae
• 1996 Ditch Witch T14ae
• 1997 Ditch Witch T14ae
• 1996 Ditch Witch T14ah
• 1997 Ditch Witch T14ah
• 1996 Ditch Witch T14ajt
• 1997 Ditch Witch T14ajt

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.