Ditch Witch Bt26 (1998) – 04V125000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

DITCH WITCH

Model Of Vehicle

BT26

Year

1998

Recall Campaign Number

04V125000

Component Description

Wheels

Effect Of Defect

This Can Cause Loose Wheels And Increase The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Charles Machine Works Inc

Start Of Manufacture

19981022

End Of Manufacture

20040209

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

17

Date Owners Notified

20040401

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Charles Machine Works, Inc.

Date Report Received

20040312

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard