WheelsRecall 83V-109 · 1977–1983 Charles Machine Ditch Witch
CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC recall 83V-109 covers 1,678 1977–1983 Charles Machine Ditch Witch for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V109000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
WHEELS MAY CONTAIN DEFECTIVE WELDS THAT MAY FAIL WHEN THE VEHICLE IS CARRYING THE RATED LOAD OR A LESSER WEIGHT.
The fix
WHEEL WELDS WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF EVIDENCE OF DEFECTIVE WELDING IS FOUND, THE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS; CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEEL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUTWARNING AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.