Ditch Witch S5A, T141, T14AE (1996-1997): Suspension
Recall 97V076000 · May 6, 1997 · Charles Machine Works Inc
88
vehicles affected
88
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 97V076000
- Date
- May 6, 1997
- Maker
- Charles Machine Works Inc
- Units affected
- 88
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear
- Model years
- 1996-1997
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS. INCORRECT SEALS WERE INSTALLED IN THE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.
What can happen
THE INCORRECT SEAL CAN ALLOW GREASE TO LEAK ONTO THE BRAKES, REDUCING THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT SEALS IN THE WHEEL ASSSEMBLIES.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ditch Witch | S5A | 1996-1997 |
| Ditch Witch | T141 | 1996-1997 |
| Ditch Witch | T14AE | 1996-1997 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 97V076000?
3 models: Ditch Witch S5A (1996-1997), Ditch Witch T141 (1996-1997), Ditch Witch T14AE (1996-1997), about 88 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 97V076000?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT SEALS IN THE WHEEL ASSSEMBLIES.
What can happen?
THE INCORRECT SEAL CAN ALLOW GREASE TO LEAK ONTO THE BRAKES, REDUCING THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.