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WheelsRecall 01V-041 · Ditch Witch vehicles

CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC recall 01V-041 covers 723 Ditch Witch vehicles for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 2001.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected72310 models
ReportedFeb 12, 2001Owners notified Mar 19, 2001
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 01V041000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WHEELS PAINTED SILVER WITH "DOT USA T 16 X 6 KH" STAMPED INTO THE RIM. THE CENTER DISK CAN CRACK WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF RIM FROM DISK.

The risk

THIS INCREASES THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES 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 1-580-336-4402.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

10 models

Vehicles in this recall

Ditch Witch S5a1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ditch Witch S5A11996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ditch Witch S5A21996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ditch Witch S5ae1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ditch Witch S7b1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ditch Witch T12ae1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ditch Witch T12ah1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ditch Witch T14A-11996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ditch Witch T14ae1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ditch Witch T14ah1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Built from January 10, 1996 to November 30, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.