NHTSA campaign 98V086000
CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC recall 98V086000
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.
Reported 04/24/1998
What can happen
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Repair
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
Components
- Wheels: Rim
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.
1997 Ditch Witch S5AView records1997 Ditch Witch S5A1View records1997 Ditch Witch S5A2View records1997 Ditch Witch T12AEView records1997 Ditch Witch T14AEView records1997 Ditch Witch T14AHView records1997 Ditch Witch T14AJTView records1996 Ditch Witch S5AView records1996 Ditch Witch S5A1View records1996 Ditch Witch S5A2View records1996 Ditch Witch T12AEView records1996 Ditch Witch T14AEView records1996 Ditch Witch T14AHView records1996 Ditch Witch T14AJTView records