| Make : DITCH WITCH | Model : BT26 | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 19981022 - 20040209 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V125000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040401 | Date Received by ODI: 20040312 | Date Added to Database: 20040325 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC | ||
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| Component: WHEELS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 17 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, "COINED" WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON TRAILERS WITH "FLAT FACE" HUBS AND "FLAT FACE" WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON TRAILERS WITH "COINED" HUBS. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE LOOSE WHEELS AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DITCH WITCH WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS AND DAMAGED COMPONENTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 1, 2004. 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 DITCH WITCH AT 1-800-654-6481. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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