Recall 06V065000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS Defect in 2000-2006 DITCH WITCH T12S
RECALL This recall affects up to 699 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V065000 |
| Manufacturer | CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 699 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2000 TRAILER T18S, 2000 DITCH WITCH T12S, 2001 TRAILER T18S, 2001 DITCH WITCH T12S, 2002 TRAILER T18S, 2002 DITCH WITCH T26S, 2002 DITCH WITCH T12S, 2003 DITCH WITCH T12S, 2003 DITCH WITCH T26S, 2003 TRAILER T18S, 2004 DITCH WITCH T26S, 2004 DITCH WITCH T12S, 2004 TRAILER T18S, 2005 TRAILER T18S, 2005 DITCH WITCH T26S, 2005 DITCH WITCH T12S, 2006 DITCH WITCH T18S, 2006 DITCH WITCH T26S
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Defect Description
CERTAIN TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 223, "REAR IMPACT GUARDS." PROPER REAR IMPACT GUARDS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THESE TRAILERS.
Safety Consequence
IF STRUCK IN THE REAR BY A SMALLER VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE MAY UNDERRIDE THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE SMALLER VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT REAR IMPACT GUARDS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHARLES MACHINE WORKS AT 580-572-2480.
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