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1996 DITCH WITCH S5A Recall - Campaign #97V076000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 DITCH WITCH S5A RECALL - #97V076000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS. INCORRECT SEALS WERE INSTALLED IN THE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.

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Vehicle 1996 DITCH WITCH S5A
Manufacturer CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC
Manufactured between 11/25/1996 - 1/14/1997
Recalled on 5/23/1997
Influenced by CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC
Owners Notified on 3/24/1997
# Affected 88
Recalled for SUSPENSION:REAR
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS. INCORRECT SEALS WERE INSTALLED IN THE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
See also 1996 DITCH WITCH S5A Recall for WHEELS, RIM

1996 DITCH WITCH S5A Recall for WHEELS
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