WheelsRecall 04V-125 · 1998–2004 Ditch Witch BT26

CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC recall 04V-125 covers 17 1998–2004 Ditch Witch BT26 for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 2004.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected171 model

ReportedMar 12, 2004Owners notified Apr 1, 2004

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V125000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, "COINED" WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON TRAILERS WITH "FLAT FACE" HUBS AND "FLAT FACE" WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON TRAILERS WITH "COINED" HUBS.

The risk

THIS CAN CAUSE LOOSE WHEELS AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DITCH WITCH WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS AND DAMAGED COMPONENTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 1, 2004. 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 DITCH WITCH AT 1-800-654-6481.

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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Ditch Witch BT261998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Built from October 22, 1998 to February 9, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.