Ditch Witch 1996–1997 Suspension recall
Recalled May 6, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97V076000 · Ditch Witch
Hazard
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT SEALS IN THE WHEEL ASSSEMBLIES.
Units
88 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS. INCORRECT SEALS WERE INSTALLED IN THE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT SEALS IN THE WHEEL ASSSEMBLIES.
Product
Ditch Witch S5A · Ditch Witch T141 · Ditch Witch T14AE
Manufacturer(s)
Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →