Recall 97V076000 — SUSPENSION:REAR Defect in 1996-1997 DITCH WITCH S5A
RECALL This recall affects up to 88 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 97V076000 |
| Manufacturer | CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 88 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS. INCORRECT SEALS WERE INSTALLED IN THE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT SEALS IN THE WHEEL ASSSEMBLIES.
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