1997 Ditch Witch S5A2
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 Ditch Witch S5A2. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1997 Ditch Witch S5A2. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This increases the risk of loss of vehicle control.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could cause a driver to lose control of the trailer increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace these wheels.
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