DITCH WITCH BT26 1999: WHEELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V125000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
DITCH WITCH | BT26 | 1999 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
2004-04-01 | 2004-03-12 | 2004-03-25 |
Production Dates: 1998-10-22 - 2004-02-09
Manufacturers Involved: Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, "COINED" WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON TRAILERS WITH "FLAT FACE" HUBS AND "FLAT FACE" WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON TRAILERS WITH "COINED" HUBS.
THIS CAN CAUSE LOOSE WHEELS AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DITCH WITCH WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS AND DAMAGED COMPONENTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 1, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DITCH WITCH AT 1-800-654-6481.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.