Auto Recalls for Consumers

1996 DITCH WITCH T14AE Recall - Campaign #98V086000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 DITCH WITCH T14AE RECALL - #98V086000

RECALL FOR WHEELS : RIM

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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Vehicle 1996 DITCH WITCH T14AE
Manufacturer CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC
Manufactured between 4/1/1996 - 3/31/1997
Recalled on 4/30/1998
Influenced by CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC
Owners Notified on 6/17/1998
# Affected 820
Recalled for WHEELS:RIM
Description 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.
Consequences THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 17,1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS 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 1-580-336-3591.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1996 DITCH WITCH T14AE Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR

1996 DITCH WITCH T14AE Recall for WHEELS
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