CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH 1979: WHEELS
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V109000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHARLES MACHINE | DITCH WITCH | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-11-10 | 1983-10-13 | 1983-11-22 |
Manufacturers Involved: Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1678
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
WHEELS MAY CONTAIN DEFECTIVE WELDS THAT MAY FAIL WHEN THE VEHICLE IS CARRYING THE RATED LOAD OR A LESSER WEIGHT.
Remedy
WHEEL WELDS WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF EVIDENCE OF DEFECTIVE WELDING IS FOUND, THE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS; CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEEL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUTWARNING AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.
