Recall
Ditch Witch T14ajt — 98V086000
NHTSA ID
98V086000
Make
Ditch Witch
Model
T14ajt
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1998-04-24
Component
WHEELS:RIM
Units Affected
820
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.