Ditch Witch 1996–1997 Wheels recall
Recalled April 24, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V086000 · Ditch Witch
Hazard
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
Units
820 units
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
Product
Ditch Witch S5A · Ditch Witch S5A1 · Ditch Witch S5A2 · Ditch Witch T12AE · Ditch Witch T14AE · Ditch Witch T14AH · Ditch Witch T14AJT
Manufacturer(s)
Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →