| Make : DITCH WITCH | Model : T14AJT | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19960401 - 19970331 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V086000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980617 | Date Received by ODI: 19980424 | Date Added to Database: 19980430 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC | ||
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| Component: WHEELS:RIM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 820 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WHEELS THAT ARE STAMPED WITH "T16X16K DOT 0496 RUDEVECA." THE WHEEL CENTER TO RIM WELDS HAVE FAILED, CAUSING THE RIM TO BREAK LOOSE FROM THE WHEEL CENTER. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS. |
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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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