DITCH WITCH S5AE 1998: WHEELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V041000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DITCH WITCH | S5AE | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-03-19 | 2001-02-12 | 2001-02-28 |
Production Dates: 1996-01-10 - 1997-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 723
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WHEELS PAINTED SILVER WITH "DOT USA T 16 X 6 KH" STAMPED INTO THE RIM. THE CENTER DISK CAN CRACK WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF RIM FROM DISK.
THIS INCREASES THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2001. 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 CHARLES MACHINE AT 1-580-336-4402.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
