Recall
Ditch Witch S5a — 97V076000
NHTSA ID
97V076000
Make
Ditch Witch
Model
S5a
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1997-05-06
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Units Affected
88
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS. INCORRECT SEALS WERE INSTALLED IN THE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.
Consequence
THE INCORRECT SEAL CAN ALLOW GREASE TO LEAK ONTO THE BRAKES, REDUCING THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT SEALS IN THE WHEEL ASSSEMBLIES.