Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V041000

Wheels

CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-02-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V041000

Wheels

Component
Wheels
Manufacturer
CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC
Vehicles affected
723
Reported to NHTSA
2001-02-12
Owners notified
2001-03-19

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WHEELS PAINTED SILVER WITH "DOT USA T 16 X 6 KH" STAMPED INTO THE RIM. THE CENTER DISK CAN CRACK WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF RIM FROM DISK.

Safety risk

THIS INCREASES THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2001. 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.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

60 model years across 10 models.

ModelYears on record
DITCH WITCH S5A2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
DITCH WITCH S5A12001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
DITCH WITCH S5A22001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
DITCH WITCH S5AE2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
DITCH WITCH S7B2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
DITCH WITCH T12AE2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
DITCH WITCH T12AH2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
DITCH WITCH T14A-12001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
DITCH WITCH T14AE2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
DITCH WITCH T14AH2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.