DITCH WITCH S7B 2002: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V046000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DITCH WITCH | S7B | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-02-28 | 2003-02-13 | 2003-02-13 |
Production Dates: 2002-01-01 - 2002-01-31
Manufacturers Involved: Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE BREAKAWAY BRAKES DO NOT WORK.
IF THE TRAILER DETACHES FROM THE TOW VEHICLE, THERE WILL BE NO BRAKING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE ACTUATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2003. 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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
