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Ditch Witch S5A Recall 01V041: Wheels

NHTSA campaign 01V041, reported February 12, 2001, 723 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 01V041CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC
Component
WHEELS
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WHEELS PAINTED SILVER WITH "DOT USA T 16 X 6 KH" STAMPED INTO THE RIM. THE CENTER DISK CAN CRACK WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF RIM FROM DISK.
Risk
THIS INCREASES THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES 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 1-580-336-4402.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Ditch Witch S5A199619971998199920002001
Ditch Witch S5A1199619971998199920002001
Ditch Witch S5A2199619971998199920002001
Ditch Witch S5AE199619971998199920002001
Ditch Witch S7B199619971998199920002001
Ditch Witch T12AE199619971998199920002001
Ditch Witch T12AH199619971998199920002001
Ditch Witch T14A-1199619971998199920002001
Ditch Witch T14AE199619971998199920002001
Ditch Witch T14AH199619971998199920002001