Ditch Witch S5A, S5A1, S5A2, T12AE and 3 more (1996-1997): Wheels
Recall 98V086000 · Apr 24, 1998 · Charles Machine Works Inc
820
vehicles affected
820
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 98V086000
- Date
- Apr 24, 1998
- Maker
- Charles Machine Works Inc
- Units affected
- 820
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Wheels > Rim
- Model years
- 1996-1997
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WHEELS THAT ARE STAMPED WITH "T16X16K DOT 0496 RUDEVECA." THE WHEEL CENTER TO RIM WELDS HAVE FAILED, CAUSING THE RIM TO BREAK LOOSE FROM THE WHEEL CENTER.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
Vehicles covered
7 models, 14 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ditch Witch | S5A | 1996-1997 |
| Ditch Witch | S5A1 | 1996-1997 |
| Ditch Witch | S5A2 | 1996-1997 |
| Ditch Witch | T12AE | 1996-1997 |
| Ditch Witch | T14AE | 1996-1997 |
| Ditch Witch | T14AH | 1996-1997 |
| Ditch Witch | T14AJT | 1996-1997 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 98V086000?
7 models: Ditch Witch S5A (1996-1997), Ditch Witch S5A1 (1996-1997), Ditch Witch S5A2 (1996-1997) and 4 more, about 820 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 98V086000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
What can happen?
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL 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.