Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
DITCH WITCH
Model Of Vehicle
S5A
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
98V086000
Component Description
Wheels:Rim
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Cause A Driver To Lose Control Of The Trailer Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace These Wheels.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19960401
End Of Manufacture
19970331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
820
Date Owners Notified
19980617
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Date Report Received
19980424