DITCH WITCH T14AE 1997: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V076000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DITCH WITCH | T14AE | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-03-24 | 1997-05-06 | 1997-05-23 |
Production Dates: 1996-11-25 - 1997-01-14
Manufacturers Involved: Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 88
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS. INCORRECT SEALS WERE INSTALLED IN THE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.
THE INCORRECT SEAL CAN ALLOW GREASE TO LEAK ONTO THE BRAKES, REDUCING THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT SEALS IN THE WHEEL ASSSEMBLIES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MAY 27, 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERS ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DITCH WITCH/CHARLES MACHINE AT 1-405-336-3591.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
