| Make : DITCH WITCH | Model : T141 | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19961125 - 19970114 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V076000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19970324 | Date Received by ODI: 19970506 | Date Added to Database: 19970523 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 88 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS. INCORRECT SEALS WERE INSTALLED IN THE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT SEALS IN THE WHEEL ASSSEMBLIES. |
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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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