DITCH WITCH T12AE 1997: WHEELS:RIM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V086000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DITCH WITCH | T12AE | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-06-17 | 1998-04-24 | 1998-04-30 |
Production Dates: 1996-04-01 - 1997-03-31
Manufacturers Involved: Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 820
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
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'.
