| Make : DITCH WITCH | Model : T9S | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020424 - 20030128 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V046000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030228 | Date Received by ODI: 20030213 | Date Added to Database: 20030213 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 18 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE BREAKAWAY BRAKES DO NOT WORK. |
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Consequence:
IF THE TRAILER DETACHES FROM THE TOW VEHICLE, THERE WILL BE NO BRAKING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE ACTUATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2003. 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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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