NHTSA recall 04V125000
Wheels
Ditch Witch BT26
Reported Mar 12, 200417 vehicles affectedCHARLES MACHINE WORKS INCBuilt Oct 22, 1998 – Feb 9, 2004
The defect
On certain trailers, "coined" wheels may have been installed on trailers with "flat face" hubs and "flat face" wheels may have been installed on trailers with "coined" hubs.
The risk
This can cause loose wheels and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Ditch witch will replace the wheels and damaged components. owner notification IS expected to begin april 1, 2004. 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 ditch witch at 1-800-654-6481.