NHTSA recall campaign
03V233000
ManufacturerCHARLES MACHINE WORKS INCReported2003-07-01Affected18 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE BRAKE ACTUATORS ARE MISSING A STOP.
Risk
THE WHEEL BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE AFTER BEING APPLIED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACTUATORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 2, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DITCH WITCH AT 1-580-572-2480.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →