NHTSA recall campaign
04V125000
ManufacturerCHARLES MACHINE WORKS INCReported2004-03-12Affected17 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
THIS CAN CAUSE LOOSE WHEELS AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →