Ditch Witch S7B, T9S (2002-2003): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 03V046000 · Feb 13, 2003 · Charles Machine Works Inc
18
vehicles affected
18
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V046000
- Date
- Feb 13, 2003
- Maker
- Charles Machine Works Inc
- Units affected
- 18
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Model years
- 2002-2003
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE BREAKAWAY BRAKES DO NOT WORK.
What can happen
IF THE TRAILER DETACHES FROM THE TOW VEHICLE, THERE WILL BE NO BRAKING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE ACTUATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2003. 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 CHARLES MACHINE AT 1-580-336-4402.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ditch Witch | S7B | 2002 |
| Ditch Witch | T9S | 2002-2003 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V046000?
2 models: Ditch Witch S7B (2002), Ditch Witch T9S (2002-2003), about 18 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V046000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE ACTUATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2003. 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 CHARLES MACHINE AT 1-580-336-4402.
What can happen?
IF THE TRAILER DETACHES FROM THE TOW VEHICLE, THERE WILL BE NO BRAKING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A 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.