Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Trailers. Incorrect Seals Were Installed In The Wheel Assemblies.
Make Of Vehicle
DITCH WITCH
Model Of Vehicle
S5A
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
97V076000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install The Correct Seals In The Wheel Asssemblies.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19961125
End Of Manufacture
19970114
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
88
Date Owners Notified
19970324
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Date Report Received
19970506