Recall 98V086000 — WHEELS:RIM Defect in 1996-1997 DITCH WITCH T14AJT
RECALL This recall affects up to 820 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V086000 |
| Manufacturer | CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 820 |
| Component | WHEELS:RIM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1996 DITCH WITCH T14AJT, 1996 DITCH WITCH S5A, 1996 DITCH WITCH S5A1, 1996 DITCH WITCH S5A2, 1996 DITCH WITCH T12AE, 1996 DITCH WITCH T14AH, 1996 DITCH WITCH T14AE, 1997 DITCH WITCH T14AJT, 1997 DITCH WITCH T12AE, 1997 DITCH WITCH S5A1, 1997 DITCH WITCH S5A2, 1997 DITCH WITCH T14AH, 1997 DITCH WITCH S5A, 1997 DITCH WITCH T14AE
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
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