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Ditch Witch S5A Recall 97V076: Suspension:Rear

NHTSA campaign 97V076, reported May 6, 1997, 88 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 97V076CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS. INCORRECT SEALS WERE INSTALLED IN THE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.
Risk
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.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MAY 27, 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERS ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DITCH WITCH/CHARLES MACHINE AT 1-405-336-3591.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Ditch Witch S5A19961997
Ditch Witch T14119961997
Ditch Witch T14AE19961997