Service brakes, hydraulicRecall 03V-233 · Ditch Witch vehicles
CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC recall 03V-233 covers 18 Ditch Witch vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2003.
Source: NHTSA recall 03V233000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE BRAKE ACTUATORS ARE MISSING A STOP.
The risk
THE WHEEL BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE AFTER BEING APPLIED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACTUATORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 2, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DITCH WITCH AT 1-580-572-2480.
CUSTOMERS CAN 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2002 to January 28, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.